🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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cherry juice, tart

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
23 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (250 g) | Per 100 g: 9 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

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

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup250 g23 mg Safe
2 x 1 cup500 g46 mg Caution
½ x 1 cup125 g11.5 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid cherry juice if I have kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 23 mg per 1 cup — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep cherry juice in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

How much oxalate is in cherry juice?

The lab result: 23 mg per 1 cup (250g serving). That's 9 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.

Is cherry juice a high-oxalate food?

It's low. 23 mg per 1 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. cherry juice is not the food you need to worry about.

What can I eat instead of cherry juice?

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

How reliable is the data for cherry juice?

The oxalate number for cherry juice — 23 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.

Is cherry juice a good drink for kidney stones?

As far as kidney stones go, cherry juice is in the safe zone for beverages at 23 mg per serving. Hydration matters more than anything — so drink plenty of water regardless of what else you consume.

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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.