Is Total cereal high in oxalate?
C
Moderately. Moderate, 10 mg per 1 cup
Range 10 to 10 mg across 1 study, 40 g serving
0 mg50 mg = a day60 mg+
Lower-oxalate swap: Corn flakes, grade A, about <1 mg per 1 1/2 cups.
Total cereal has a moderate amount of oxalate: about 10 mg per 1 cup, which is 20% 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 40 g serving (1 cup). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mg | 26 mg | Ready to eat | Harvard T.H, 2023 |
By Oliver Silen · Data checked November 2, 2026 · Not medical advice