🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Hearts of Palm, whole, Haddon House

🟡 Caution — Moderate
30 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (80 g) | Per 100 g: 37 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

30 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
426 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
2.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
58 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

⚠️ Moderate Sodium

Hearts of Palm has 426 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup80 g30 mg Caution
2 x 1/2 cup160 g60 mg Caution
½ x 1/2 cup40 g15 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Vegetables Plant-Based Moderate Oxalate 🟡 Oxalate Caution

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Hearts of Palm if I have kidney stones?

It's a 'watch it' food, not a 'stop it' food. 30 mg per 1/2 cup puts Hearts of Palm in the caution range. Pair it with calcium-rich foods and you'll blunt some of the oxalate absorption.

How much oxalate is in Hearts of Palm?

30 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1/2 cup of Hearts of Palm. For the 100g comparison freaks: 37 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.

Is Hearts of Palm low or high oxalate?

Moderate. Hearts of Palm has 30 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup — not high enough to panic, not low enough to ignore. Portions matter with this one.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Hearts of Palm?

There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Hearts of Palm, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).

How much Hearts of Palm is safe to eat?

A standard serving (1/2 cup) of Hearts of Palm gives you 30 mg oxalate. Half that = 15 mg. That's the difference between a caution-level and a safe-level meal. Portions matter a lot here.

How much sodium does Hearts of Palm have?

The sodium level is fine — 426 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

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📚 Data Sources

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

📖 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.