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

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
2 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 tsp (2 g) | Per 100 g: 103 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

2 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
2867 mg
Sodium / 100g
High Na
13.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
330 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

🚨 High Sodium Alert

Herbs and Spices contains 2867 mg sodium per 100g — well above the recommended limit for kidney stone patients. High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine, raising stone risk.

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 tsp2 g2 mg Safe
2 x 1 tsp4 g4 mg Safe
½ x 1 tsp1 g1 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

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

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 2 mg per 1 tsp, Herbs and Spices is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.

What's the oxalate content of Herbs and Spices?

2 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1 tsp of Herbs and Spices. For the 100g comparison freaks: 103 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.

Is Herbs and Spices high in oxalates?

Low. 2 mg per 1 tsp 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?

Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Herbs and Spices. Pick from those.

Is Herbs and Spices high in sodium?

Here's the sodium catch with Herbs and Spices: 2867 mg/100g. Excess sodium = more calcium in urine = higher stone risk. The oxalate number isn't the only thing that matters here.

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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.