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

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
0 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 tbsp (15 g) | Per 100 g: 0 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

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Low Oxalate
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📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 tbsp15 g0 mg Safe
2 x 1 tbsp30 g0 mg Safe
½ x 1 tbsp7 g0 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Condiments 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Distilled white vinegar if I have kidney stones?

Safe pick. 0 mg oxalate per 1 tbsp means Distilled white vinegar is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.

How much oxalate is in Distilled white vinegar?

Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 1 tbsp of Distilled white vinegar (15g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Distilled white vinegar low or high oxalate?

Definitely low. 0 mg oxalate per 1 tbsp. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

What can I eat instead of Distilled white vinegar?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Distilled white vinegar. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

How reliable is the data for Distilled white vinegar?

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.

🔍 Explore More About This Food

🟢See our detailed safety analysis for this food 📊Exact oxalate numbers: how much is in a serving 📋Low, moderate, or high oxalate? Full breakdown

📚 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.