Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 High Animal Protein
Beef contains animal protein (about 24g per 100g). The AUA recommends limiting non-dairy animal protein to 3 oz (palm-sized) per meal. Reference guide, not an official standard.
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 3 oz | 170 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 3 oz | 42 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Beef with kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Beef has 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
How much oxalate is in Beef?
The exact figure: 0 mg of oxalate per 3 oz of Beef. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Beef high in oxalates?
Nope. Beef is a low-oxalate food — just 0 mg per 3 oz. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Beef?
Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Beef. Pick from those.
How much sodium does Beef have?
64 mg sodium per 100g in Beef. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.
Does Beef have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Beef is an animal protein source. That matters because excess animal protein raises uric acid and urinary calcium — both stone promoters. Keep portions around 3 oz (palm-sized) per meal.