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

🟢 Low Oxalate — Low Oxalate
1 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (244 g) | Per 100 g: 1 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

1 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
10 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
0.4 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
16 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

This entry is one flavor variant of the same base product, and flavoring generally shifts oxalate far less than form and processing do. Lemon Juice sits at 1 mg per serving, in the middle of the family range. Individual measured values below are the numbers to compare. Related forms in this family: Apple Juice (1 mg), Orange Juice (1 mg), Grapefruit Juice (0 mg).

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup244 g1 mg Low Oxalate
2 x 1 cup488 g2 mg Low Oxalate
½ x 1 cup122 g0.5 mg Low Oxalate

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juice safe for kidney stones?

Don't overthink this one. Juice has 1 mg oxalate per 1 cup. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.

What's the oxalate content of Juice?

The exact figure: 1 mg of oxalate per 1 cup of Juice. Works out to 1 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Juice low or high oxalate?

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

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Juice?

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

How much sodium does Juice have?

Sodium's not the issue here. Juice has 10 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.

Is Juice a good drink for kidney stones?

As far as kidney stones go, Juice is in the safe zone for beverages at 1 mg per serving. Hydration matters more than anything — so drink plenty of water regardless of what else you consume.

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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.