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

Herbs and Spices, Lemon Peel

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
13 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 tsp (2 g) | Per 100 g: 673 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

13 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
6 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
1.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
134 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 tsp2 g13 mg Safe
2 x 1 tsp4 g26 mg Caution
½ x 1 tsp1 g6.5 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herbs and Spices safe for kidney stones?

Don't overthink this one. Herbs and Spices has 13 mg oxalate per 1 tsp. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.

What's the oxalate content of Herbs and Spices?

The lab result: 13 mg per 1 tsp (2g serving). That's 673 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.

Is Herbs and Spices low or high oxalate?

Nope. Herbs and Spices is a low-oxalate food — just 13 mg per 1 tsp. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.

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: 6 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.