Is Nectar Juice Safe for Kidney Stones? (Avoid)
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 1 cup (250 g)
Verdict: 🔴 Avoid
Per 100g: 198 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
In practical terms, Nectar Juice is one of the higher-oxalate options at 496 mg per serving, well above what's advisable for stone formers. Replace it where you can. If you do eat it, small portions, calcium at the same meal, and extra water are the damage controls.
Among beverages, Nectar Juice sits well above 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 Nectar Juice is 1151% above the category norm. Within its specific category, Nectar Juice ranks on the higher end for oxalate. 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 Avoid 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 Nectar Juice, the measured oxalate value is 496 mg per 1 cup (Avoid).
Can I eat this food every day?
Daily eating is fine for Safe foods (under 25 mg/serving). For Caution or Avoid foods, spread them out and alternate with low-oxalate picks. The idea is keeping your weekly oxalate load manageable, not eliminating any single food. For Nectar Juice, the measured oxalate value is 496 mg per 1 cup (Avoid).
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 context, Nectar Juice measures 496 mg per 1 cup, rated Avoid.
Should I also check sodium and calcium?
Yes — oxalate alone doesn't decide stone risk. Sodium pushes more calcium into urine, and calcium from food (not supplements) helps bind oxalate during digestion. The main food page covers sodium and calcium alongside oxalate. Applied to Nectar Juice: 496 mg oxalate per 1 cup — Avoid per Harvard (2024).