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

Lemonade

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
2 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (240 g) | Per 100 g: 1 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

2 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
38 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
0.0 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
8 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup240 g2 mg Safe
2 x 1 cup480 g4 mg Safe
½ x 1 cup120 g1 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Lemonade if I have kidney stones?

Yep, you're good. Lemonade clocks in at 2 mg oxalate per 1 cup — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.

How much oxalate is in Lemonade?

The lab result: 2 mg per 1 cup (240g serving). That's 1 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.

Is Lemonade high in oxalates?

It's low. 2 mg per 1 cup is well under the 25 mg danger line. Lemonade is not the food you need to worry about.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Lemonade?

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 Lemonade with a fraction of the oxalate.

How much sodium does Lemonade have?

Sodium's not the issue here. Lemonade has 38 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.

Is Lemonade a good drink for kidney stones?

As far as kidney stones go, Lemonade is in the safe zone for beverages at 2 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.