Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | 10 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 2 tbsp | 20 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 2 tbsp | 5 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parmesan cheese safe for kidney stones?
Safe pick. 0 mg oxalate per 2 tbsp means Parmesan cheese is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.
How much oxalate is in Parmesan cheese?
0 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 2 tbsp of Parmesan cheese. For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Parmesan cheese a high-oxalate food?
Low. 0 mg per 2 tbsp puts Parmesan cheese firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Parmesan cheese?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Parmesan cheese. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How reliable is the data for Parmesan cheese?
The oxalate number for Parmesan cheese — 0 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.