Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
⚠️ Moderate Sodium
Beef broth has 391 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.
📏 Low Animal Protein
Beef broth contains animal protein (about 4g 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 240 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup | 480 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 cup | 120 g | 1 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beef broth safe for kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Beef broth clocks in at 2 mg oxalate per 1 cup — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.
What's the oxalate content of Beef broth?
The exact figure: 2 mg of oxalate per 1 cup of Beef broth. Works out to 1 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Beef broth a high-oxalate food?
Definitely low. 2 mg oxalate per 1 cup. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Beef broth?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Beef broth. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How much sodium does Beef broth have?
The sodium level is fine — 391 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.
Does Beef broth have a lot of animal protein?
Animal protein alert: Beef broth contributes to your daily animal protein load. The connection to stones is real (higher uric acid, lower citrate). Moderation = ~3 oz per meal, not the whole plate.