🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
🟢

Collard, raw, chopped

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
6 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (36 g) | Per 100 g: 17 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

6 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
Sodium / 100g
Pending
Protein / 100g
Pending
Calcium / 100g
Pending

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup36 g6 mg Safe
2 x 1 cup72 g12 mg Safe
½ x 1 cup18 g3 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Collard with kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 6 mg per 1 cup — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Collard in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

What's the oxalate content of Collard?

6 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1 cup of Collard. For the 100g comparison freaks: 17 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.

Is Collard low or high oxalate?

It's low. 6 mg per 1 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Collard is not the food you need to worry about.

What can I eat instead of Collard?

Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Collard. Pick from those.

How reliable is the data for Collard?

Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

📖 Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.