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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 tbsp | 28 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 tbsp | 7 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
⚠️ Other foods in this category to watch
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Shortening with kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 0 mg per 1 tbsp, Shortening is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.
What's the oxalate content of Shortening?
One 1 tbsp of Shortening = 0 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 0 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Shortening low or high oxalate?
Nope. Shortening is a low-oxalate food — just 0 mg per 1 tbsp. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Shortening?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Shortening with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Shortening?
The 0 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab — measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.