🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Pine nuts

🟡 Caution — Moderate
54 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 oz (28 g) | Per 100 g: 185 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

54 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
72 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
11.6 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
8 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 oz28 g54 mg Caution
2 x 1 oz56 g108 mg Avoid
½ x 1 oz14 g27 mg Caution

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Pine nuts with kidney stones?

Awareness over avoidance. Pine nuts has 54 mg oxalate per 1 oz — higher than ideal, but not panic-worthy. Smaller servings, less frequent, problem mostly solved.

What's the oxalate content of Pine nuts?

The exact figure: 54 mg of oxalate per 1 oz of Pine nuts. Works out to 185 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Pine nuts high in oxalates?

Middle of the pack. 54 mg oxalate per 1 oz puts Pine nuts in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Pine nuts?

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

How much Pine nuts is safe to eat?

Think garnish, not main dish. Pine nuts at 54 mg per 1 oz 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 Pine nuts have?

The sodium level is fine — 72 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.