Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Tomato juice has 12 mg oxalate per cup — safely in the green zone. The lycopene in tomato juice is well-absorbed and has cardiovascular benefits. The watchpoint with tomato juice is sodium: commercial versions can pack 600-800 mg per cup. Choose low-sodium varieties or make your own. From an oxalate perspective, tomato juice is fine. A Bloody Mary once in a while? The vodka adds no oxalate, the tomato juice is safe — just watch the sodium in the mix.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
⚠️ Moderate Sodium
Juice has 235 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
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 250 g | 12 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup | 500 g | 24 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 cup | 125 g | 6 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Juice safe for kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Juice clocks in at 12 mg oxalate per 1 cup — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.
What's the oxalate content of Juice?
The lab result: 12 mg per 1 cup (250g serving). That's 5 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Juice a high-oxalate food?
Definitely low. 12 mg oxalate per 1 cup. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Juice?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Juice. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How much sodium does Juice have?
Low sodium: 235 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.