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Basil (sweet) (Raw)

Spices
Very High

Oxalate Content

40.2
mg
per 2 tbsp chopped (6g)
Per 100g
670mg
Daily Budget
40%of 100mg

Renal Nutrients

per 100g
Sodium
8mg0% DV
Potassium
119mg5% DV
Phosphorus
27mg3% DV
Source: USDA FoodData Central
Daily Budget Impact
This food uses 40% of your daily 100mg budget

Pair with Calcium

Calcium binds oxalate in the gut, reducing absorption by up to 50%. Aim for ~250mg calcium with this food:

🥛
Glass of milk250ml
300mg
🥣
Yogurt170g cup
260mg
🧀
Cheddar cheese30g slice
200mg

Based on Liebman & Costa (2000). Consume calcium WITH the oxalate-containing food, not separately.

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Daily target for kidney stone prevention: 50-100mg total oxalate intake. Track your daily consumption to stay within safe limits.

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