๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
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Seeds, Sunflower, raw or roasted

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
9 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/4 cup (29 g) | Per 100 g: 30 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

9 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
0 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
18.9 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
115 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/4 cup29 g9 mg Safe
2 x 1/4 cup58 g18 mg Safe
ยฝ x 1/4 cup14 g4.5 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Seeds with kidney stones?

Safe pick. 9 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup means Seeds is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.

What's the oxalate content of Seeds?

Quick math: 1/4 cup of Seeds = 9 mg oxalate. 100g = 30 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.

Is Seeds a high-oxalate food?

Low. 9 mg per 1/4 cup puts Seeds firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Seeds?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ€” every ๐ŸŸข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Seeds. Same food group, way less oxalate.

How much sodium does Seeds have?

The sodium level is fine โ€” 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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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

๐Ÿ“– 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.