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How Much Oxalate Is in Strawberries (Fresh)?

Per serving, Strawberries (Fresh) comes in at 6 mg of oxalate — and 4 mg per 100g when scaled. Both figures are from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH's 2024 laboratory analysis, the reference standard for oxalate content. With the 25 mg per serving line in mind, that places Strawberries (Fresh) in the Safe group for kidney stone diets.
✓ Lab-Verified Data Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
6
mg oxalate
per serving
Food: Berries, Strawberries, Fresh
Serving: 1 cup, halves (150 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 4 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
💡 What This Means for Your Diet

In practical terms, Strawberries (Fresh) is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 6 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.

❓ Related Questions

Why does oxalate per 100g matter?

Per-100g values put every food on the same scale, which is handy when serving sizes differ a lot between foods — or when your portion doesn't match the standard serving. It lets you compare apples to apples on oxalate density. For Strawberries (Fresh), the measured oxalate value is 6 mg per 1 cup, halves (Safe).

How accurate is the oxalate measurement?

Harvard's 2024 analysis used ion chromatography — the gold standard for oxalate measurement. These are direct lab values, not estimates or database calculations. Variability exists between samples, but this is the most reliable reference available. Applied to Strawberries (Fresh): 6 mg oxalate per 1 cup, halves — Safe per Harvard (2024).

How does this compare to other foods?

Anything under 25 mg per serving is Safe; 25-99 mg is Caution; 100 mg or more is Avoid. The category pages on OxalateWatch list foods side by side, so you can see where this one ranks. For Strawberries (Fresh), the measured oxalate value is 6 mg per 1 cup, halves (Safe).

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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.