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 | 30 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 2 tbsp | 60 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 2 tbsp | 15 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Pesto sauce if I have kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Pesto sauce clocks in at 1 mg oxalate per 2 tbsp — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.
What's the oxalate content of Pesto sauce?
Quick math: 2 tbsp of Pesto sauce = 1 mg oxalate. 100g = 0 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.
Is Pesto sauce high in oxalates?
Low. 1 mg per 2 tbsp puts Pesto sauce firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Pesto sauce?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Pesto sauce, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
How reliable is the data for Pesto sauce?
Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.