Is Currants Safe for Kidney Stones? | Safe

Q: Should I avoid Currants if I have kidney stones?

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 21 mg per 1 cup, Currants is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.

Q: What's the oxalate content of Currants?

Here are the numbers: 21 mg oxalate in one 1 cup of Currants (112g). Per 100 grams, that's 19 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Q: Is Currants a high-oxalate food?

Nope. Currants is a low-oxalate food — just 21 mg per 1 cup. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.

Q: What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Currants?

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

Q: How much sodium does Currants have?

The sodium level is fine — 2 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving

🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving

🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving

✓ 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

21 mg

Oxalate / serving

Low Oxalate

2 mg

Sodium / 100g

Low Na

1.4 g

Protein / 100g

Tier 1

55 mg

Calcium / 100g

Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

Serving	Weight	Oxalate	Verdict
1 cup	112 g	21 mg	Safe
2 x 1 cup	224 g	42 mg	Caution
½ x 1 cup	56 g	10.5 mg	Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Currants if I have kidney stones?

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 21 mg per 1 cup, Currants is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.

What's the oxalate content of Currants?

Here are the numbers: 21 mg oxalate in one 1 cup of Currants (112g). Per 100 grams, that's 19 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Currants a high-oxalate food?

Nope. Currants is a low-oxalate food — just 21 mg per 1 cup. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Currants?

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

How much sodium does Currants have?

The sodium level is fine — 2 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

🔍 Explore More About This Food

🟢See our detailed safety analysis for this food 📊Exact oxalate numbers: how much is in a serving 📋Low, moderate, or high oxalate? Full breakdown 🧂How much sodium? Kidney stone risk check

📚 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.

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