๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
๐ŸŸข

Cookies, Fig Newtons

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
5 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 0 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

5 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
350 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
3.7 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
64 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

โš ๏ธ Moderate Sodium

Cookies has 350 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g5 mg Safe
2 x 1 serving200 g10 mg Safe
ยฝ x 1 serving50 g2.5 mg Safe

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Cookies if I have kidney stones?

Don't overthink this one. Cookies has 5 mg oxalate per 1 serving. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.

What's the oxalate content of Cookies?

One 1 serving of Cookies = 5 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 0 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Cookies a high-oxalate food?

It's low. 5 mg per 1 serving is well under the 25 mg danger line. Cookies is not the food you need to worry about.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Cookies?

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 Cookies. Pick from those.

How much sodium does Cookies have?

Low sodium: 350 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

๐Ÿ“– 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.