🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Herbs and Spices, Ginger, fresh

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
3 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 178 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

Ginger is low in oxalate at 3 mg per teaspoon — negligible. It's used as a flavoring, not eaten by the cup, so the actual oxalate contribution to a meal is zero. Fresh ginger in stir-fries, ginger tea for nausea, pickled ginger with sushi — all safe. Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that may be generally beneficial. The only form to be cautious about is concentrated ginger supplements, and even then, the concern isn't primarily oxalate.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

3 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
27 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
9.0 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
114 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g3 mg Safe
2 x 1 serving200 g6 mg Safe
½ x 1 serving50 g1.5 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Vegetables 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Calcium-Rich Herbs & Spices

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Herbs and Spices if I have kidney stones?

Don't overthink this one. Herbs and Spices has 3 mg oxalate per 1 serving. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.

How much oxalate is in Herbs and Spices?

3 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1 serving of Herbs and Spices. For the 100g comparison freaks: 178 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.

Is Herbs and Spices low or high oxalate?

Low. 3 mg per 1 serving puts Herbs and Spices firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.

What can I eat instead of Herbs and Spices?

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

How much sodium does Herbs and Spices have?

Low sodium: 27 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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📚 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.