๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
๐ŸŸข

Orange, Mandarin or Clementine, fresh or canned

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
14 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 medium or 1 (82 g) | Per 100 g: 17 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

14 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
4 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
0.7 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
10 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 medium or 182 g14 mg Safe
2 x 1 medium or 1164 g28 mg Caution
ยฝ x 1 medium or 141 g7 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Fruits ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Plant-Based Processed Food

๐ŸŸข See all Fruits rated Safe for kidney stones โ†’

๐Ÿ”— Related Foods

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Orange with kidney stones?

Yep, you're good. Orange clocks in at 14 mg oxalate per 1 medium or 1 โ€” way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.

What's the oxalate content of Orange?

The lab result: 14 mg per 1 medium or 1 (82g serving). That's 17 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.

Is Orange low or high oxalate?

Nope. Orange is a low-oxalate food โ€” just 14 mg per 1 medium or 1. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.

What can I eat instead of Orange?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ€” every ๐ŸŸข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Orange. Same food group, way less oxalate.

How much sodium does Orange have?

Sodium's not the issue here. Orange has 4 mg per 100g โ€” comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.

๐Ÿ” Explore More About This Food

๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

๐Ÿ“– 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.