Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate โฅ100 mg/serving
๐ Nutrition at a Glance
๐ Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 2 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 tsp | 4 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ยฝ x 1 tsp | 1 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
๐ท๏ธ Tags
๐ข See all Condiments rated Safe for kidney stones โ
๐ Related Foods
๐ข Safe alternatives (recommended)
โ ๏ธ Other foods in this category to watch
โ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Cumin if I have kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 1 mg per 1 tsp โ well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Cumin in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of Cumin?
The lab result: 1 mg per 1 tsp (2g serving). That's 50 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Cumin a high-oxalate food?
Nope. Cumin is a low-oxalate food โ just 1 mg per 1 tsp. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Cumin?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ every ๐ข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Cumin. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Cumin?
The 1 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab โ measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.