Are cherries high in oxalate?
A
No. Very low, 3.2 mg per 1 cup
Range 3 to 3.3 mg across 2 studies, 138 g serving
0 mg50 mg = a day60 mg+
Cherries are low in oxalate: about 3.2 mg per 1 cup, which is 6% of the 50 mg a day many stone clinics aim for, or 3% of the 100 mg others allow.
50 or 100 mg a day: which target is yours
Why sources disagree on cherries
The 2 studies here run from 3 to 3.3 mg per 1 cup, measured between 2002 and 2023. They tested 2 preparations, and growing conditions, variety and lab method all move the number. Every one of them lands in grade A.
Where this number comes from
Each row is one published measurement, converted to a 138 g serving (1 cup). The grade and the range use the rows prepared the way the serving is eaten, and take the middle. How the grades work.
| Per serving | Per 100 g | Preparation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mg | 2.21 mg | Raw | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health [1] |
| 3.3 mg | 2.4 mg | Sweet, raw (n=5) | Hönow and Hesse, 2002 [2] |
By Oliver Silen · Data checked November 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
