🍎 Fruits
Browse fruits and their oxalate levels for kidney stone patients. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024).
113 foods in this collection
Fruit is the stone-friendly part of the produce aisle: most fruits measure under 10 mg of oxalate per serving, and several (banana, melon, apple) sit near zero. The main caveats are berries — which climb into the moderate range — and dried or concentrated forms, where the oxalate of a whole fruit gets packed into a smaller serving. Fruit juice deserves special attention: it concentrates both oxalate and sugar, and the sugar load matters independently for metabolic health. Eating whole fruit, with its water and fiber, is the better pattern for stone prevention than drinking juice.
🍽️ Foods in This Collection
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many foods are in the Fruits category?
There are 113 foods in the Fruits collection in our database, all with oxalate data from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024).
What's the lowest-oxalate option in this category?
Browse the list below — the cards show oxalate per serving for each food. Safe foods (🟢) are your best bets.
Are these foods generally safe for kidney stones?
It depends on the specific food — even within a category, oxalate levels vary widely. Some are very safe, others need caution. Check individual food pages for specific numbers.
How should I prepare these foods?
Preparation method matters. Boiling and draining can reduce oxalate in many vegetables. Steaming and roasting have less effect. Check individual food pages for specific tips.