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How Much Oxalate Is in Apricots?

Harvard's 2024 analysis found 20 mg of oxalate in one serving of Apricots (1 cup, halves). At the 100-gram level, that's 13 mg. This puts Apricots in the Safe range (under 25 mg per serving). Keep in mind: oxalate varies by growing conditions, preparation method, and variety — but Harvard's measurement is the most reliable reference available.
✓ Lab-Verified Data Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
20
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Apricots, Fresh
Serving: 1 cup, halves (155 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 13 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
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💡 What This Means for Your Diet

In practical terms, Apricots is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 20 mg oxalate per serving stays under the 25 mg line, so it can appear in your regular rotation without extra calculation. As always, staying hydrated and getting dietary calcium supports stone prevention.

📊 How Apricots Compares

Among fruits, Apricots sits below the category average of 21 mg. For context, 101 out of 113 fruits (89%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average fruits in our database has 21 mg oxalate per serving — which means Apricots is 6% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Apricots ranks near the middle of the pack. This context matters because two 'Safe' foods can have very different oxalate levels — one might have 5 mg while another has 24 mg. Both are Safe, but the first gives you more dietary flexibility. Browse all fruits rated Safe to compare within the same verdict level.

❓ Related Questions

Why does oxalate per 100g matter?

Normalizing to 100 grams removes serving-size differences, so you can judge which food is genuinely denser in oxalate. It matters most when you eat a bigger or smaller portion than the listed serving. Apricots comes in at 20 mg oxalate per 1 cup, halves (Safe) in the measured database.

How accurate is the oxalate measurement?

The measurements use ion chromatography, the accepted reference method for oxalate. That means real lab values for each food rather than inferred numbers. Some natural variation exists between samples, but this is the strongest published data set. Applied to Apricots: 20 mg oxalate per 1 cup, halves — Safe per Harvard (2024).

How does this compare to other foods?

Foods under 25 mg per serving are rated Safe. Foods between 25-99 mg are Caution. 100+ mg is Avoid. Check the food's category page on OxalateWatch to see how it compares to similar foods. Apricots comes in at 20 mg oxalate per 1 cup, halves (Safe) in the measured database.

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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.