🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Agave Nectar, light, Madhava

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
1 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 tbsp (21 g) | Per 100 g: 3 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

1 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
Sodium / 100g
Pending
Protein / 100g
Pending
Calcium / 100g
Pending

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 tbsp21 g1 mg Safe
2 x 1 tbsp42 g2 mg Safe
½ x 1 tbsp10 g0.5 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Agave Nectar if I have kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 1 mg per 1 tbsp — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Agave Nectar in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

What's the oxalate content of Agave Nectar?

One 1 tbsp of Agave Nectar = 1 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 3 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Agave Nectar high in oxalates?

It's low. 1 mg per 1 tbsp is well under the 25 mg danger line. Agave Nectar is not the food you need to worry about.

What can I eat instead of Agave Nectar?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Agave Nectar. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

How reliable is the data for Agave Nectar?

Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.

Is Agave Nectar a good drink for kidney stones?

For beverages, 1 mg oxalate per serving puts Agave Nectar in the safe category. Most of your daily fluids should still be water. This one's an occasional drink, not your hydration strategy.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

📖 Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.