🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Seeds, Poppy, McCormick

🟡 Caution — Moderate
45 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g) | Per 100 g: 1620 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

45 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
0 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
29.9 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
37 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 serving100 g45 mg Caution
2 x 1 serving200 g90 mg Caution
½ x 1 serving50 g22.5 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seeds safe for kidney stones?

Yellow zone. 45 mg per 1 serving means Seeds sits in that middle ground where it's manageable but not risk-free. Half portions help. So does eating it less often.

What's the oxalate content of Seeds?

Here are the numbers: 45 mg oxalate in one 1 serving of Seeds (100g). Per 100 grams, that's 1620 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Seeds a high-oxalate food?

Middle of the pack. 45 mg oxalate per 1 serving puts Seeds in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.

What can I eat instead of Seeds?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Seeds. Same food group, way less oxalate.

How much Seeds is safe to eat?

Think garnish, not main dish. Seeds at 45 mg per 1 serving 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 Seeds 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.