Is Apricots Safe for Kidney Stones? (Safe)
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 1 cup, halves (155 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 13 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
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.
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.
Why does the safe threshold matter?
The 25 mg line is the reference point clinicians use to separate everyday foods from ones that need caution. Every value on this page traces back to Harvard's 2024 lab analysis, so the threshold is applied to measured data rather than estimates. For context, Apricots measures 20 mg per 1 cup, halves, rated Safe.
Can I eat this food every day?
If it's in the Safe zone (under 25 mg/serving), yes — it can be a regular part of your diet. For Caution or Avoid foods, frequency matters. Rotate them with lower-oxalate options throughout the week. Applied to Apricots: 20 mg oxalate per 1 cup, halves — Safe per Harvard (2024).
Where does the oxalate data come from?
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via the OHF database. These are direct laboratory measurements — the most reliable oxalate data available for food. For Apricots, the measured oxalate value is 20 mg per 1 cup, halves (Safe).
Should I also check sodium and calcium?
Definitely. Oxalate is only part of the story — high sodium raises calcium in urine, and dietary calcium (from food, not pills) binds oxalate in the gut. The food's main page lists both, so it's worth checking before you plan around it. For context, Apricots measures 20 mg per 1 cup, halves, rated Safe.