🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Prunes, pitted, Sunsweet

🟡 Caution — Moderate
30 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/4 cup (66 g) | Per 100 g: 45 mg
✓ 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

30 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
Sodium / 100g
Pending
Protein / 100g
Pending
Calcium / 100g
Pending

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/4 cup66 g30 mg Caution
2 x 1/4 cup132 g60 mg Caution
½ x 1/4 cup33 g15 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Prunes if I have kidney stones?

You can have it. Just be aware that at 30 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup, Prunes isn't in the all-clear zone. Think 'sometimes food,' not 'everyday food.'

What's the oxalate content of Prunes?

Here are the numbers: 30 mg oxalate in one 1/4 cup of Prunes (66g). Per 100 grams, that's 45 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Prunes a high-oxalate food?

It's in the moderate range. 30 mg per 1/4 cup sits between safe and high-risk. Manageable if you watch how much you eat.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Prunes?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Prunes. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

How much Prunes is safe to eat?

The portion math: 1/4 cup = 30 mg oxalate. Half serving = ~15 mg. With a 100 mg daily oxalate target, 30 mg from one food eats a big chunk of your budget. Go smaller.

How reliable is the data for Prunes?

Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

📖 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.