Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
🚨 High Sodium Alert
Ranch dressing contains 635 mg sodium per 100g — well above the recommended limit for kidney stone patients. High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine, raising stone risk.
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tbsp | 30 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 2 Tbsp | 60 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 2 Tbsp | 15 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ranch dressing safe for kidney stones?
It's fine. Ranch dressing has 0 mg of oxalate per 2 Tbsp. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
How much oxalate is in Ranch dressing?
One 2 Tbsp of Ranch dressing = 0 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 1 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Ranch dressing a high-oxalate food?
Low. 0 mg per 2 Tbsp puts Ranch dressing firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Ranch dressing?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Ranch dressing. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
Is Ranch dressing high in sodium?
635 mg sodium per 100g — that's elevated. For kidney stone patients, sodium is a sneaky risk factor. It increases urinary calcium. Watch this one.