[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/01\/help-prevent-kidney-stones-with-a-low-oxalate-diet\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/01\/help-prevent-kidney-stones-with-a-low-oxalate-diet\/","headline":"Help Prevent Kidney Stones with a Low-Oxalate Diet","name":"Help Prevent Kidney Stones with a Low-Oxalate Diet","description":"Prevent kidney stones by following this diet plan to help you eat foods low in oxalate and avoid foods high in oxalate.","datePublished":"2016-01-13","dateModified":"2021-11-16","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/urology-regions","name":"Urology","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/urology-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/urology\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/prevent-kidney-stones-low-oxalate.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/prevent-kidney-stones-low-oxalate.jpg","height":324,"width":754},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/01\/help-prevent-kidney-stones-with-a-low-oxalate-diet\/","about":["Health Topics A-Z","Urology"],"wordCount":817,"keywords":["diet","kidney stones","low-oxalate","Nutrition"],"articleBody":"Kidney stones are a common urinary tract disorder.Caused by a buildup of minerals in urine, kidney stones are pieces of stone-like material that form on the walls of the kidney.Some people have kidney stones made from calcium oxalate (OX-uh-layt). For these people, cutting back on salt and following a low-oxalate diet may help prevent kidney stones.Who’s at Risk for Kidney Stones?In the United States, about 1 million people get kidney stones every year. Most stones are so small that they pass through the urinary system without pain.However, a large enough stone can cause extreme pain or urinary blockage. This requires treatment or surgery.Kidney stones usually affect:People between the ages of 20 and 40.Men more often than women.People who have a family history of kidney stones.RELATED:\u00a0How Can I Avoid Getting Kidney Stones?A Low-Oxalate Diet PlanMany foods contain oxalate. On a low-oxalate diet, you should limit your oxalate to 40 to 50 mg each day. This may help prevent kidney stones.Be sure to drink plenty of fluids. People likely to get kidney stones should drink 8 to 13 cups of fluid each day.Your body may turn extra vitamin C into oxalate. Avoid high doses of vitamin C supplements (more than 2,000 mg of vitamin C per day).The following charts will help you eat foods low in oxalate and avoid foods high in oxalate. Food and drink serving sizes are 3.5 ounces (100 grams), unless otherwise noted.Enjoy these low-oxalate foods and drinksEat as much of these low-oxalate foods as you like. Low-oxalate foods have less than 2 mg of oxalate per serving.DrinksApple ciderApple juiceApricot nectarBottled beerButtermilkCherry juiceColaGrapefruit juiceGreen teaHerbal teas (see below)LemonadeLemon juiceLimeadeLime juiceMilkOolong teaPineapple juiceWineHerbal teasCelestial Seasonings (Sleepytime, Peppermint, Wild Forest Blackberry, Mandarin Orange Spice, Cinnamon, Apple Spice)R.C. Bigelow (Cranberry Apple, Red Raspberry, I Love Lemon, Orange and Spic, Mint Medley, Sweet Dreams)Thomas J. Lipton (Gentle Orange, Lemon Soothe, Chamomile flowers, Stinging Nettle)DairyCheeseButtermilkMilkFats, nuts, and seedsButterMargarineMayonnaiseSalad dressingVegetable oilMeatBaconBeefCorned beefFish (except sardines)HamLambLean meatsPorkPoultryShellfishStarchesBarleyCereals (corn or rice)CheeriosChicken noodle soupEgg noodlesEnglish muffinGraham crackersMacaroniPasta (plain)White riceWild riceFruitAvocadosBananasCherries (Bing and sour)GrapefruitGrapes (green and red)HuckleberriesKumquatLitchi\/LycheeMangoesMelonsNectarinesPapayaPassion fruitCanned peachesCanned pearsGreen and yellow plumsRaisins (1\/4 cup)VegetablesCabbageCauliflowerChivesCucumberEndiveKohlrabiMushroomsPeasRadishesWater chestnutCondimentsBasilCinnamonCorn syrupDijon mustardDillHoneyImitation vanilla extractJelly made from low-oxalate fruitsKetchup (1 Tbsp.)Maple syrupNutmegOreganoPeppermintSageSugarVinegarWhite pepperMiscellaneousGelatin (unflavored)Hard candyJell-OLemon balmLemon juiceLime juiceLimit these moderate-oxalate foods and drinksYou should have no more than two or three servings of these foods per day. Moderate-oxalate foods have between 2 and 10 mg of oxalate per serving.DrinksDraft beerCarrot juiceBrewed coffeeCranberry juiceGrape juiceGuinness draft beerMate teaOrange juiceRosehip teaTomato juiceTwining’s black currant teaDairy\u00a0YogurtFats, nuts, and seedsFlaxseedSunflower seedsMeatLiverSardinesStarchesBagelsBrown riceCornmealCorn starchCorn tortillaFig cookieOatmealRavioli (no sauce)Spaghetti in red sauceSponge cakeCinnamon Pop-Tart\u00aeWhite breadFruitApplesApplesauceApricotsCoconutCranberriesMandarin orangeOrangeFresh peachesFresh pearPineapplesPurple and Damson plumsPrunesFresh strawberriesVegetablesArtichokeAsparagusBroccoliBrussel sproutsCarrots (canned)CornFennelLettuceLima beansMustard greensOnionsParsnipCanned peasTomatoTomato soupTurnipsVegetable soupWatercressMiscellaneousGingerMaltPotato chips (less than 3.5 oz.)Strawberry jam\/preservesThymeAvoid these high-oxalate foods and drinksHigh-oxalate foods have more than 10 mg of oxalate per serving.DrinksDark or “robust” beerBlack teaChocolate milkCocoaInstant coffeeHot chocolateJuice made from high-oxalate fruitsOvaltineSoy drinksDairyChocolate milkSoy cheeseSoy milkSoy yogurtFats, nuts, and seedsNutsNut buttersSesame seedsTahiniSoy nutsMeatNoneStarchesAmaranthBuckwheatCereal (bran or high fiber)Crisp bread (rye or wheat)Fruit cakeGritsPretzelsTaroWheat branWheat germWhole wheat breadWhole wheat flourFruitBlackberriesBlueberriesCarambolaConcord grapesCurrentsDewberriesElderberriesFigsFruit cocktailGooseberryKiwisLemon peelLime peelOrange peelRaspberriesRhubarbCanned strawberriesTamarilloTangerinesVegetablesBeans (baked, green, dried, kidney)BeetsBeet greensBeet rootCarrotsCeleryChicoryCollardsDandelion greensEggplantEscaroleKaleLeeksOkraOlivesParsleyPeppers (chili and green)PokeweedPotatoes (baked, boiled, fried)RutabagaSpinachSummer squashSweet potatoSwiss chardZucchiniCondimentsBlack pepper (more than 1 tsp.)MarmaladeSoy sauceMiscellaneousChocolateParsleyFor more help and information on a low-oxalate diet, contact UPMC Nutrition Services."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2016","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"01","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/\/01\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Help Prevent Kidney Stones with a Low-Oxalate Diet","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2016\/01\/help-prevent-kidney-stones-with-a-low-oxalate-diet\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]