Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Cinnamon sits in an unusual position: 25 mg oxalate per teaspoon — right on the Safe/Caution boundary. A sprinkle on oatmeal or in coffee is negligible. A daily teaspoon in a smoothie or on toast adds up. Cassia cinnamon (the common supermarket variety) contains coumarin, which can affect liver function at very high doses — a separate concern from oxalate. Ceylon cinnamon has less coumarin. From a kidney stone perspective, normal culinary use of cinnamon is fine. Daily spoonfuls of cassia are not.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 100 g | 25 mg | Caution |
| 2 x 1 serving | 200 g | 50 mg | Caution |
| ½ x 1 serving | 50 g | 12.5 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Herbs and Spices with kidney stones?
It's a 'watch it' food, not a 'stop it' food. 25 mg per 1 serving puts Herbs and Spices in the caution range. Pair it with calcium-rich foods and you'll blunt some of the oxalate absorption.
How much oxalate is in Herbs and Spices?
One 1 serving of Herbs and Spices = 25 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 1072 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Herbs and Spices a high-oxalate food?
Middle of the pack. 25 mg oxalate per 1 serving puts Herbs and Spices in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.
What can I eat instead of Herbs and Spices?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Herbs and Spices, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
How much sodium does Herbs and Spices have?
Low sodium: 10 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.
How much Herbs and Spices is safe to eat?
The portion math: 1 serving = 25 mg oxalate. Half serving = ~12.5 mg. With a 100 mg daily oxalate target, 25 mg from one food eats a big chunk of your budget. Go smaller.