Juice — Low or High Oxalate?

Based on Harvard's 2024 lab measurements, Juice falls in the **Moderate Oxalate** range (25-99 mg/serving). Not the safest, not the riskiest — this is a food to eat with portion awareness and less frequently. At 27 mg per serving, Juice is one to be aware of, not eliminate.
✓ Medically Reviewed Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
27
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Juice, Mango
Serving: 1 cup (250 g)
Verdict: 🟡 Caution
Per 100g: 11 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
💡 What This Means for Your Diet

What this means: Juice is rated Caution (🟡). At 27 mg oxalate per serving, Juice is in the moderate zone (25-99 mg). It's manageable with portion awareness — try smaller servings, less frequent consumption, and pairing with calcium-rich foods. Track total daily oxalate to stay under ~100 mg.

📊 How Juice Compares

Among beverages, Juice sits below the category average of 40 mg. For context, 82 out of 92 beverages (89%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average beverages in our database has 40 mg oxalate per serving — which means Juice is 32% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Juice ranks among the lower-oxalate options. 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 beverages rated Caution to compare within the same verdict level.

❓ Related Questions

What's the difference between 'Low' and 'Safe'?

Low Oxalate means under 25 mg per serving — the same threshold as Safe. They're equivalent in practice. The verdict system uses Low/Moderate/High to describe oxalate categories and Safe/Caution/Avoid to recommend dietary action.

Can oxalate levels change with cooking?

Yes. Boiling and discarding water can reduce soluble oxalate by 30-50% in many vegetables. Check the food's main page or cooking-specific angle page for details on preparation effects.

Is 'Low Oxalate' the same as 'No Oxalate'?

No — almost all plant foods contain some oxalate. 'Low Oxalate' means under 25 mg per serving, which is considered safe for kidney stone patients. Only purified products like sugar, oil, and salt have near-zero oxalate.

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.