How Much Sodium Is in Herbs and Spices?
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 1 serving (100 g)
Verdict: 🟡 Caution
Per 100g: 2107 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
What this means: Herbs and Spices is rated Caution (🟡). At 46 mg oxalate per serving, Herbs and Spices is in the moderate zone (25-99 mg). It's manageable with portion awareness — try smaller servings, less frequent consumption, and pairing with calcium-rich foods. Track total daily oxalate to stay under ~100 mg.
Among vegetables, Herbs and Spices sits well above the category average of 27 mg. For context, 219 out of 271 vegetables (80%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average vegetables in our database has 27 mg oxalate per serving — which means Herbs and Spices is 70% above the category norm. Within its specific category, Herbs and Spices ranks on the higher end for oxalate. This context matters because two 'Safe' foods can have very different oxalate levels — one might have 5 mg while another has 24 mg. Both are Safe, but the first gives you more dietary flexibility. Browse all vegetables rated Caution to compare within the same verdict level.
How does sodium affect kidney stones?
High sodium intake increases calcium in urine (hypercalciuria), which raises the risk of calcium-based kidney stones. The general recommendation is under 2,300 mg/day — lower if you're actively preventing stones.
What's a safe daily sodium target?
Aim for under 2,000-2,300 mg per day. Check labels on packaged foods — sodium adds up quickly. Cooking at home with fresh ingredients gives you the most control over sodium intake.
How do I reduce sodium when eating out?
Ask for sauces and dressings on the side. Choose grilled/steamed over fried. Skip the soup (often very high sodium). Request no added salt. These small changes make a measurable difference.