Olive Garden Oxalate Guide

34 menu items analyzed for oxalate content

12 Safe18 Caution4 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

Caesar Salad

Likely Safe~0mg (0–1mg range)

Key Ingredients

garlic 0.3mglemon juice 0.1mg

Dolcini Desserts

Likely Safe~3mg (1–6mg range)

Key Ingredients

Italian desserts 3.0mg

Chicken Alfredo

Likely Safe~5mg (3–8mg range)

Key Ingredients

fettuccine pasta 4.8mggarlic 0.3mg

Fettuccine Alfredo

Likely Safe~5mg (3–8mg range)

Key Ingredients

fettuccine pasta 4.8mggarlic 0.3mg

Shrimp Alfredo

Likely Safe~5mg (3–8mg range)

Key Ingredients

fettuccine pasta 4.8mggarlic 0.3mg

Classic Shrimp Scampi Fritta

Likely Safe~9mg (5–13mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadcrumbs 8.1mggarlic 0.4mgwhite wine 0.2mglemon juice 0.1mg

Minestrone

Likely Safe~10mg (4–21mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomatoes 3.6mgvegetables 3.0mgpasta 3.0mggarlic 0.4mgonion 0.3mg

Loaded Pasta Chips

Likely Safe~11mg (7–16mg range)

Key Ingredients

pasta 10.0mgcherry peppers 0.5mggarlic 0.3mg

Chicken Margherita

Likely Safe~11mg (7–17mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomatoes 8.9mgbalsamic vinegar 1.8mgbasil 0.4mg

Tour of Italy

Likely Safe~14mg (9–22mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomato sauce 8.5mglasagna noodles 4.0mgfettuccine pasta 1.8mg

Steamed Broccoli

Likely Safe~14mg (9–22mg range)

Key Ingredients

broccoli 14.4mg

Fried Mozzarella

Likely Safe~16mg (9–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadcrumbs 9.7mgtomatoes 5.3mggarlic 0.4mgbasil 0.1mg

Proceed with Caution

Moderate oxalate — pair with calcium-rich foods

Herb-Grilled Salmon

Check Sides~15mg (6–30mg range)

Key Ingredients

broccoli 14.4mggarlic 0.5mgmixed herbs 0.3mg

Calamari

Check Sides~18mg (11–26mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadcrumbs 9.7mgtomatoes 7.1mggarlic 0.5mgbasil 0.2mg

Shrimp Scampi

Check Sides~19mg (12–29mg range)

Key Ingredients

angel hair pasta 18.2mggarlic 0.7mgwhite wine 0.2mglemon juice 0.1mg

Grilled Chicken Piccata

Check Sides~21mg (12–31mg range)

Key Ingredients

angel hair pasta 18.2mgcapers 2.0mglemon juice 0.2mgwhite wine 0.2mg

Stuffed Chicken Marsala

Check Sides~23mg (9–47mg range)

Key Ingredients

cheese 14.3mgsundried tomatoes 8.8mgmarsala wine 0.2mgmushrooms 0.1mg

Chicken Scampi

Check Sides~24mg (14–36mg range)

Key Ingredients

angel hair pasta 18.2mgbell peppers 4.0mgonions 0.7mggarlic 0.7mgwhite wine 0.2mg

Tiramisu

Check Sides~26mg (16–39mg range)

Key Ingredients

cocoa powder 24.0mgmascarpone cheese 1.4mgespresso 0.8mg

Famous House Salad

Check Sides~26mg (16–40mg range)

Key Ingredients

olives 11.3mgtomatoes 7.1mgoregano 4.5mgvinegar 1.8mgred onion 1.4mg

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Check Sides~29mg (17–43mg range)

Key Ingredients

spaghetti pasta 17.5mgtomatoes 10.7mggarlic 0.5mgbasil 0.2mg

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Check Sides~30mg (12–60mg range)

Key Ingredients

potatoes 29.2mggarlic 0.7mg

Chocolate Brownie Lasagna

Check Sides~30mg (18–45mg range)

Key Ingredients

chocolate brownie 20.0mgchocolate 10.0mg

Breadsticks

Check Sides~33mg (20–49mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadsticks 32.4mggarlic 0.5mg

Cheese Ravioli

Check Sides~33mg (20–50mg range)

Key Ingredients

cheese ravioli 24.0mgtomatoes 8.9mggarlic 0.3mgbasil 0.2mg

Black Tie Mousse Cake

Check Sides~35mg (21–52mg range)

Key Ingredients

chocolate cake 24.5mgchocolate 10.0mg

Eggplant Parmigiana

Check Sides~37mg (22–55mg range)

Key Ingredients

spaghetti pasta 17.5mgbreadcrumbs 9.7mgtomatoes 8.9mggarlic 0.4mgbasil 0.2mg

Chicken Parmigiana

Check Sides~37mg (22–55mg range)

Key Ingredients

spaghetti pasta 17.5mgbreadcrumbs 9.7mgtomatoes 8.9mggarlic 0.4mgbasil 0.2mg

Five Cheese Ziti al Forno

Check Sides~40mg (24–61mg range)

Key Ingredients

ziti pasta 24.0mgasiago cheese 8.6mgtomatoes 7.1mggarlic 0.3mgfontina cheese 0.3mg

Zuppa Toscana

Check Sides~49mg (29–73mg range)

Key Ingredients

potatoes 36.5mgkale 10.7mgred pepper flakes 1.2mggarlic 0.5mg

Best to Avoid

High oxalate — consider safer alternatives

Stuffed Ziti Fritta

High Risk~56mg (23–113mg range)

Key Ingredients

cheese 28.5mgziti pasta 12.0mgbreadcrumbs 8.1mgtomatoes 7.1mggarlic 0.5mg

Pasta e Fagioli

High Risk~103mg (62–155mg range)

Key Ingredients

white beans 78.0mgred beans 11.3mgtomatoes 7.1mgtubetti pasta 6.0mggarlic 0.5mg

Lasagna Classico

High Risk~108mg (65–162mg range)

Key Ingredients

lasagna pasta sheets 98.5mgtomatoes 8.9mggarlic 0.4mg

Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Choose Another~824mg (494–1235mg range)

Key Ingredients

spinach 776.0mgflatbread chips 40.6mgartichokes 7.0mg

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