Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate โฅ100 mg/serving
๐ Nutrition at a Glance
๐ Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 medium | 141 g | 110 mg | Avoid |
| 2 x 1/2 medium | 282 g | 220 mg | Avoid |
| ยฝ x 1/2 medium | 70 g | 55 mg | Caution |
๐ท๏ธ Tags
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๐ Related Foods
๐ข Safe alternatives (recommended)
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pomegranate safe for kidney stones?
Skip it if you can. Pomegranate packs 110 mg of oxalate per 1/2 medium. That's not a borderline number โ it's solidly in the high-risk zone. Check the alternatives listed on this page.
How much oxalate is in Pomegranate?
Here are the numbers: 110 mg oxalate in one 1/2 medium of Pomegranate (141g). Per 100 grams, that's 78 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) โ these aren't database guesses.
Is Pomegranate high in oxalates?
It's high. 110 mg oxalate per 1/2 medium puts Pomegranate in the high-oxalate category. Kidney stone patients should limit or avoid this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Pomegranate?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ every ๐ข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Pomegranate. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How much sodium does Pomegranate have?
The sodium level is fine โ 4 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.
Can I eat Pomegranate if I pair it with dairy?
The calcium trick works: dietary calcium + oxalate in the same meal = some of the oxalate gets bound up and pooped out instead of absorbed. So yes, have dairy with Pomegranate. Same meal timing matters.
Is Pomegranate a good drink for kidney stones?
As far as kidney stones go, Pomegranate is in the avoid zone for beverages at 110 mg per serving. Hydration matters more than anything โ so drink plenty of water regardless of what else you consume.