🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Cherries, dried

🟢 Low Oxalate — Low Oxalate
3 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/4 cup (18 g) | Per 100 g: 14 mg
✓ Lab-Verified Data Oxalate values from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH Oxalate Database (2024), measured via ion chromatography. This site is a dietary reference tool, not a medical resource.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

3 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
0 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
1.0 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
12 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

The form here is the concentrated one, and that matters for reading the table: dehydration and grinding reduce water weight, so oxalate per standard serving rises relative to the fresh version of the same base food. Cherries dried lands at 3 mg per serving, in the middle of the family range across the family's measured range. Related forms in this family: Cherries Sweet (2 mg), Bing Cherries (6 mg), Sour Cherries (1 mg).

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/4 cup18 g3 mg Low Oxalate
2 x 1/4 cup36 g6 mg Low Oxalate
½ x 1/4 cup9 g1.5 mg Low Oxalate

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cherries safe for kidney stones?

No red flags here. Just 3 mg per 1/4 cup — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Cherries in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).

How much oxalate is in Cherries?

Here are the numbers: 3 mg oxalate in one 1/4 cup of Cherries (18g). Per 100 grams, that's 14 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Cherries high in oxalates?

Definitely low. 3 mg oxalate per 1/4 cup. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.

What can I eat instead of Cherries?

Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Cherries. Pick from those.

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.

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📚 Data Sources

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

📖 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.