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CAVA Oxalate Guide

41 menu items analyzed for oxalate content

25 Safe14 Caution2 Avoid

These are estimates based on typical preparations and standard recipes. Actual oxalate values may vary based on specific preparations, seasonal ingredients, and regional menu differences. Always check with your server about specific ingredients.

Likely Safe Options

Low oxalate — generally kidney-friendly choices

Shredded Romaine Lettuce

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Grilled Chicken

Likely Safe~1mg (0–1mg range)

Key Ingredients

herbs (mixed) 0.5mg

Grilled Meatballs

Likely Safe~1mg (0–1mg range)

Key Ingredients

herbs (mixed) 0.5mg

Tzatziki

Likely Safe~1mg (1–2mg range)

Key Ingredients

yogurt 0.6mgcucumber 0.3mggarlic 0.2mgdill 0.1mg

Braised Lamb

Likely Safe~1mg (1–2mg range)

Key Ingredients

black pepper 1.1mg

Grilled Steak

Likely Safe~1mg (1–2mg range)

Key Ingredients

black pepper 1.1mg

Crazy Feta

Likely Safe~2mg (1–3mg range)

Key Ingredients

roasted red pepper 1.1mgjalapeño 1.1mg

Warm Pita

Likely Safe~3mg (2–4mg range)

Key Ingredients

pita bread 2.8mg

Roasted Vegetables

Likely Safe~3mg (1–6mg range)

Key Ingredients

seasonal vegetables 3.0mg

Basmati Rice

Likely Safe~3mg (2–5mg range)

Key Ingredients

basmati rice 3.0mg

Pita Chips

Likely Safe~4mg (2–8mg range)

Key Ingredients

pita bread 4.0mg

Pita Chips with Crazy Feta

Likely Safe~4mg (2–6mg range)

Key Ingredients

pita bread 4.0mgyogurt 0.1mg

Green Goddess Dressing

Likely Safe~4mg (2–9mg range)

Key Ingredients

tarragon 3.5mgbasil 0.6mggarlic 0.2mg

Fresh Juice

Likely Safe~5mg (2–10mg range)

Key Ingredients

seasonal fruit or vegetable 5.0mg

Pickled Onions

Likely Safe~5mg (3–7mg range)

Key Ingredients

red onion 3.2mgvinegar 1.8mg

Greek Vinaigrette

Likely Safe~6mg (4–9mg range)

Key Ingredients

oregano 4.5mgvinegar 1.4mggarlic 0.2mg

Mini Pitas

Likely Safe~8mg (3–16mg range)

Key Ingredients

pita bread 3.6mgprotein 3.6mgdressing 0.6mg

Pita Wrap

Likely Safe~8mg (3–16mg range)

Key Ingredients

protein 4.5mgpita bread 2.8mgdressing 0.8mg

Grain Bowl

Likely Safe~8mg (3–17mg range)

Key Ingredients

protein 4.5mgRightRice or basmati rice 3.0mgdressing 0.8mg

Kids Bowl

Likely Safe~10mg (4–19mg range)

Key Ingredients

rice 5.5mgprotein 2.4mgvegetables 1.0mgsauce or dressing 0.6mg

SplendidGreens

Likely Safe~10mg (4–19mg range)

Key Ingredients

mixed greens 9.6mg

Corn

Likely Safe~10mg (6–15mg range)

Key Ingredients

sweet corn 10.0mg

SuperGreens

Likely Safe~10mg (6–15mg range)

Key Ingredients

kale 8.7mgBrussels sprouts 1.3mg

Falafel

Likely Safe~12mg (5–24mg range)

Key Ingredients

chickpeas 7.6mgflour 3.0mgherbs (mixed) 0.8mgonion 0.3mggarlic 0.3mg

Cucumber and Tomato

Likely Safe~12mg (7–18mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomato 11.2mgcucumber 0.7mg

Proceed with Caution

Moderate oxalate — pair with calcium-rich foods

Greens Bowl

Check Sides~14mg (6–28mg range)

Key Ingredients

mixed greens 8.8mgprotein 4.5mgdressing 0.8mg

Tomato and Onion

Check Sides~17mg (10–26mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomato 14.0mgred onion 3.2mg

Kids Pita

Check Sides~18mg (7–36mg range)

Key Ingredients

lettuce or greens 8.0mgtomato 4.7mgpita bread 2.4mgprotein 2.4mgsauce or dressing 0.5mg

RightRice

Check Sides~22mg (13–32mg range)

Key Ingredients

lentils 11.3mgpeas 6.1mgchickpeas 4.2mg

Kalamata Olives

Check Sides~23mg (14–34mg range)

Key Ingredients

kalamata olives 22.5mg

Pita Chips with Hummus

Check Sides~23mg (14–34mg range)

Key Ingredients

tahini 16.0mgpita bread 4.0mgchickpeas 2.5mggarlic 0.3mglemon juice 0.1mg

Hummus

Check Sides~29mg (17–43mg range)

Key Ingredients

tahini 21.3mgchickpeas 6.7mggarlic 0.3mglemon juice 0.2mg

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Check Sides~29mg (17–43mg range)

Key Ingredients

tahini 19.2mgchickpeas 6.7mgroasted red pepper 2.5mggarlic 0.2mglemon juice 0.1mg

Greens and Grains Bowl

Check Sides~31mg (12–62mg range)

Key Ingredients

lentils 10.2mgmixed greens 8.0mgprotein 4.5mgchickpeas 3.8mgpeas 3.6mg

Skhug Vinaigrette

Check Sides~35mg (21–52mg range)

Key Ingredients

parsley 32.3mgvinegar 1.2mgcilantro 0.8mggarlic 0.3mgchili pepper 0.2mg

Cabbage Slaw

Check Sides~36mg (22–54mg range)

Key Ingredients

cabbage 35.0mgvinegar 1.2mg

Harissa

Check Sides~37mg (22–55mg range)

Key Ingredients

red pepper 36.0mggarlic 0.7mg

Lemon Herb Tahini

Check Sides~37mg (15–75mg range)

Key Ingredients

tahini 37.3mglemon juice 0.1mg

Grilled Chicken Bowl

Check Sides~47mg (19–93mg range)

Key Ingredients

tahini 12.8mghummus 12.0mgtahini 8.5mgtomato 8.4mgchickpeas 2.5mg

Best to Avoid

High oxalate — consider safer alternatives

Harissa Avocado Bowl

High Risk~101mg (41–203mg range)

Key Ingredients

herbs (parsley, dill) 56.4mgtahini 16.0mgcaraway seed 8.6mgmixed greens 6.4mgavocado 5.6mg

Lentil Tabbouleh

High Risk~122mg (73–183mg range)

Key Ingredients

parsley 101.0mglentils 13.6mgtomato 7.5mglemon juice 0.2mg

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