🟢 Oxalate Safe Beverages — What to Drink with Kidney Stones
What you drink matters as much as what you eat. Fluids dilute urine and reduce stone-forming mineral concentrations. These 82 beverages are in this category — choose wisely based on your oxalate tolerance.
📊 82 foods
Content reviewed by OxalateWatch editorial team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
**Majority safe:** 82/82 foods (100%) are in the safe range. The odds are in your favor with this intersection.
**Average oxalate:** 4 mg/serving across all 82 foods. Check individual food pages for precise numbers per serving size.
**Data source:** All oxalate values from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024) via OHF. Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central where available.
🍽️ Foods in This Category
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Alcohol
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Juice
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Bio Tears Oral Gel Caps
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Curcumin
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Ginkgo Biloba Extract
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Green coffee bean extract
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} TheraTears Soft Gels
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Olive oil
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Agave nectar
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Club soda
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Tonic water
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Apple cider vinegar
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Red wine vinegar
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Lemon-lime soda (Sprite/7Up)
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Root beer
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Sparkling water
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Diet cola
0 mg / serving
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{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Orange soda (Fanta)
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Energy drink (Red Bull)
0 mg / serving
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{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Sports drink (Gatorade)
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Mirin (sweet cooking wine)
0 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Juice
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Juice
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Juice
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Soda
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Agave Nectar
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Chocolate Syrup
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Coffee Mate
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Nectarine
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Coconut water
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Apple juice
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Cranberry juice
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Pineapple juice
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Grape juice
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Pomegranate juice
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} babyfood
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Breadcrumbs
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Panko breadcrumbs
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Cocktail sauce
1 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Melons
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Nectarines
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Seltzers
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Coffee
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Juice
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Juice
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Candy
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Baking Soda
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Aloe Vera Juice
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Valerian Root
2 mg / serving
Safe
{"🟢" if f["verdict"]=="safe" else "🟡" if f["verdict"]=="caution" else "🔴"} Lemonade
2 mg / serving
Safe
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best drink for kidney stones?
Water — plain and simple. Aim for 2-3 liters per day to keep urine diluted. Citrus juices (lemon, lime) provide citrate, which may help prevent stones. Avoid sugar-sweetened drinks.
Does coffee or tea cause kidney stones?
Moderate coffee and tea are generally fine. Tea (especially black tea) contains oxalate, but at moderate intake (1-2 cups/day), the effect is minimal. Green tea has less oxalate than black.
How much should I drink daily?
Aim for enough fluids to produce 2-2.5 liters of urine per day — typically 2.5-3 liters of fluid intake. More in hot weather or during exercise.
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.