Is sour cream high in oxalate?
A
No. Very low, <1 mg per 1 tbsp
Range <1 to <1 mg across 1 study, 12 g serving
0 mg50 mg = a day60 mg+
Sour cream is low in oxalate: about <1 mg per 1 tbsp, which is 0% of the 50 mg a day many stone clinics aim for.
Where this number comes from
Each row is one published measurement, converted to a 12 g serving (1 tbsp). The grade and the range use the rows prepared the way the serving is eaten, and take the middle. How the grades work.
| Per serving | Per 100 g | Preparation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| <1 mg | 0.83 mg | Sour cream | Harvard T.H, 2023 |
By Oliver Silen · Data checked November 2, 2026 · Not medical advice