How Much Oxalate Is in Jellies, Jams or Preserves, Apricot?
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 1 tbsp (20 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 10 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
In practical terms, Jellies, Jams or Preserves, Apricot is a low-risk food for kidney stone patients. Its 2 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, Jellies, Jams or Preserves, Apricot sits well 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 Jellies, Jams or Preserves, Apricot is 91% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Jellies, Jams or Preserves, Apricot 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 fruits rated Safe to compare within the same verdict level.
Why does oxalate per 100g matter?
The per-100g number lets you compare foods on an equal-weight basis, regardless of serving size. It's useful when two foods have very different typical serving sizes, or when you eat more or less than a standard serving. Jellies, Jams or Preserves, Apricot comes in at 2 mg oxalate per 1 tbsp (Safe) in the measured database.
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. For Jellies, Jams or Preserves, Apricot, the measured oxalate value is 2 mg per 1 tbsp (Safe).
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. Jellies, Jams or Preserves, Apricot comes in at 2 mg oxalate per 1 tbsp (Safe) in the measured database.