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

Berries, Huckleberries, fresh

๐ŸŸก Caution โ€” Moderate
39 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (84 g) | Per 100 g: 47 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

39 mg
Oxalate / serving
Moderate
298 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
14.3 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
190 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

โš ๏ธ Moderate Sodium

Berries has 298 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup84 g39 mg Caution
2 x 1/2 cup168 g78 mg Caution
ยฝ x 1/2 cup42 g19.5 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

๐ŸŸก Oxalate Caution Moderate Oxalate Calcium-Rich

๐Ÿ”— Related Foods

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berries safe for kidney stones?

You can have it. Just be aware that at 39 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup, Berries isn't in the all-clear zone. Think 'sometimes food,' not 'everyday food.'

What's the oxalate content of Berries?

39 mg โ€” that's the oxalate in a standard 1/2 cup of Berries. For the 100g comparison freaks: 47 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.

Is Berries low or high oxalate?

Middle of the pack. 39 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup puts Berries in the moderate zone. Fine occasionally, not an everyday food.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Berries?

The easiest move: swap Berries for any ๐ŸŸข Safe food in the related foods grid. They're all under 25 mg per serving and verified by Harvard's 2024 data. Problem solved.

How much Berries is safe to eat?

A standard serving (1/2 cup) of Berries gives you 39 mg oxalate. Half that = 19.5 mg. That's the difference between a caution-level and a safe-level meal. Portions matter a lot here.

How much sodium does Berries have?

Sodium's not the issue here. Berries has 298 mg per 100g โ€” comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.

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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.