๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
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lime juice, raw

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
4 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: (67 g) | Per 100 g: 0 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

4 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
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Sodium / 100g
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Protein / 100g
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Calcium / 100g
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๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
67 g4 mg Safe
2 x 134 g8 mg Safe
ยฝ x 33 g2 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid lime juice if I have kidney stones?

Safe pick. 4 mg oxalate per means lime juice is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.

How much oxalate is in lime juice?

Quick math: of lime juice = 4 mg oxalate. 100g = 0 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.

Is lime juice high in oxalates?

It's low. 4 mg per is well under the 25 mg danger line. lime juice is not the food you need to worry about.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to lime juice?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ€” every ๐ŸŸข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to lime juice. Same food group, way less oxalate.

Is lime juice a good drink for kidney stones?

For beverages, 4 mg oxalate per serving puts lime juice in the safe category. Most of your daily fluids should still be water. This one's an occasional drink, not your hydration strategy.

How reliable is the data for lime juice?

The oxalate number for lime juice โ€” 4 mg per serving โ€” is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched โ€” we'll update when it's available.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

๐Ÿ“– 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.