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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | 30 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 2 tbsp | 60 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 2 tbsp | 15 g | 1 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Tahini (sesame seed paste) with kidney stones?
It's fine. Tahini (sesame seed paste) has 2 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 Tahini (sesame seed paste)?
The exact figure: 2 mg of oxalate per 2 tbsp of Tahini (sesame seed paste). Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Tahini (sesame seed paste) high in oxalates?
It's low. 2 mg per 2 tbsp is well under the 25 mg danger line. Tahini (sesame seed paste) is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Tahini (sesame seed paste)?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Tahini (sesame seed paste). Same food group, way less oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Tahini (sesame seed paste)?
The oxalate number for Tahini (sesame seed paste) — 2 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.