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

🟡 Caution — Moderate
38 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/4 cup (29 g) | Per 100 g: 131 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

38 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
0 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
20.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
117 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/4 cup29 g38 mg Caution
2 x 1/4 cup58 g76 mg Caution
½ x 1/4 cup14 g19 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Nuts if I have kidney stones?

It's not off-limits, but keep an eye on portions. Nuts has 38 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup — that's in the caution zone (25-99 mg). Eat it, just don't make it a daily thing.

What's the oxalate content of Nuts?

One 1/4 cup of Nuts = 38 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 131 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Nuts low or high oxalate?

Middle of the pack. 38 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup puts Nuts in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.

What can I eat instead of Nuts?

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

How much Nuts is safe to eat?

Think garnish, not main dish. Nuts at 38 mg per 1/4 cup is a lot for one food. Use smaller amounts spread across meals or as a flavor accent rather than the centerpiece.

How much sodium does Nuts have?

The sodium level is fine — 0 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

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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.