Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 253 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup | 506 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 cup | 126 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cranberry juice safe for kidney stones?
It's fine. Cranberry juice has 1 mg of oxalate per 1 cup. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
How much oxalate is in Cranberry juice?
The exact figure: 1 mg of oxalate per 1 cup of Cranberry juice. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Cranberry juice a high-oxalate food?
It's low. 1 mg per 1 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Cranberry juice is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Cranberry juice?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Cranberry juice with a fraction of the oxalate.
Is Cranberry juice a good drink for kidney stones?
As far as kidney stones go, Cranberry juice is in the safe zone for beverages at 1 mg per serving. Hydration matters more than anything — so drink plenty of water regardless of what else you consume.
How reliable is the data for Cranberry juice?
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.