Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
Concentration is what separates this entry from its family: drying, grinding, and juicing pack the oxalate of the whole food into a smaller serving, so concentrated forms usually measure higher than fresh ones of the same base. Bing Cherries sits at 6 mg per serving, at the high end of the family. Where a recipe allows the fresh form it is generally the lighter pick; where only the concentrated form works, portion size is the lever that keeps the daily budget intact. Related forms in this family: Cherries dried (3 mg), Cherries Sweet (2 mg).
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | 140 g | 6 mg | Low Oxalate |
| 2 x 1/2 cup | 280 g | 12 mg | Low Oxalate |
| ½ x 1/2 cup | 70 g | 3 mg | Low Oxalate |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Cherries if I have kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Cherries clocks in at 6 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.
What's the oxalate content of Cherries?
6 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 1/2 cup of Cherries. For the 100g comparison freaks: 4 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Cherries high in oxalates?
Definitely low. 6 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Cherries?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Cherries with a fraction of the oxalate.
How much sodium does Cherries have?
0 mg sodium per 100g in Cherries. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.