Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Strawberries confuse people because of the tiny seeds on the outside — and in the oxalate world, seeds often raise suspicion. But strawberry seeds are negligible in oxalate, and one cup of fresh strawberries has just 2 mg of oxalate — essentially nothing. They're firmly in the Safe zone. If you've been avoiding strawberries because of the seeds, you can stop — the numbers don't support the concern. They're one of the safest berries for kidney stone patients, along with cranberries and cherries.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, halves | 152 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup, halves | 304 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 cup, halves | 76 g | 1 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Strawberries with kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 2 mg per 1 cup, halves — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Strawberries in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
How much oxalate is in Strawberries?
Quick math: 1 cup, halves of Strawberries = 2 mg oxalate. 100g = 4 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.
Is Strawberries low or high oxalate?
Low. 2 mg per 1 cup, halves puts Strawberries firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Strawberries?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Strawberries, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
How much sodium does Strawberries have?
Sodium's not the issue here. Strawberries has 1 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.