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

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
8 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 tsp (2 g) | Per 100 g: 423 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

8 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
24 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
6.7 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
2132 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 tsp2 g8 mg Safe
2 x 1 tsp4 g16 mg Safe
½ x 1 tsp1 g4 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herbs and Spices safe for kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 8 mg per 1 tsp — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Herbs and Spices in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

How much oxalate is in Herbs and Spices?

Quick math: 1 tsp of Herbs and Spices = 8 mg oxalate. 100g = 423 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.

Is Herbs and Spices low or high oxalate?

Definitely low. 8 mg oxalate per 1 tsp. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to 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?

24 mg sodium per 100g in Herbs and Spices. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.

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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.