🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Fruit Cocktail, drained

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
6 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/2 cup (95 g) | Per 100 g: 6 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

6 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
6 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
0.5 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
7 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/2 cup95 g6 mg Safe
2 x 1/2 cup190 g12 mg Safe
½ x 1/2 cup47 g3 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fruit Cocktail safe for kidney stones?

Safe pick. 6 mg oxalate per 1/2 cup means Fruit Cocktail is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.

What's the oxalate content of Fruit Cocktail?

One 1/2 cup of Fruit Cocktail = 6 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 6 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Fruit Cocktail high in oxalates?

Low. 6 mg per 1/2 cup puts Fruit Cocktail firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.

What can I eat instead of Fruit Cocktail?

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 Fruit Cocktail. Pick from those.

How much sodium does Fruit Cocktail have?

The sodium level is fine — 6 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.

Is Fruit Cocktail a good drink for kidney stones?

For beverages, 6 mg oxalate per serving puts Fruit Cocktail in the safe category. Most of your daily fluids should still be water. This one's an occasional drink, not your hydration strategy.

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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.