🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Berries, Gooseberries, raw, red and green

🟡 Caution — Moderate
33 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (150 g) | Per 100 g: 22 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

33 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
298 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
14.3 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
190 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

⚠️ Moderate Sodium

Berries has 298 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup150 g33 mg Caution
2 x 1 cup300 g66 mg Caution
½ x 1 cup75 g16.5 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Berries with kidney stones?

Proceed, but with awareness. Berries delivers 33 mg oxalate per 1 cup. That's moderate — above the safe line, below the danger line. Portion size is your friend here.

What's the oxalate content of Berries?

The exact figure: 33 mg of oxalate per 1 cup of Berries. Works out to 22 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Berries high in oxalates?

It's in the moderate range. 33 mg per 1 cup sits between safe and high-risk. Manageable if you watch how much you eat.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Berries?

There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Berries, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).

How much Berries is safe to eat?

Think garnish, not main dish. Berries at 33 mg per 1 cup is a lot for one food. Use smaller amounts spread across meals or as a flavor accent rather than the centerpiece.

How much sodium does Berries have?

Sodium's not the issue here. Berries has 298 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

📖 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.