Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Apple juice is low oxalate at about 1 mg per cup, but it's missing the fiber that makes whole apples the better choice. The sugar content of commercial apple juice (24g per cup — almost as much as soda) is the real concern, not the oxalate. If you drink apple juice, choose unsweetened and treat it as an occasional beverage, not a daily water replacement. For everyday hydration, water with a squeeze of lemon does more for your kidneys than any fruit juice.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 240 g | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup | 480 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 cup | 120 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Juice safe for kidney stones?
It's fine. 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.
What's the oxalate content of Juice?
One 1 cup of Juice = 1 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 1 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Juice low or high oxalate?
Nope. Juice is a low-oxalate food — just 1 mg per 1 cup. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What can I eat instead of Juice?
Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Juice. Pick from those.
Is Juice a good drink for kidney stones?
As far as kidney stones go, 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 much sodium does Juice have?
Low sodium: 10 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.