Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Beef contains animal protein (about 0g 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
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Beef if I have kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 0 mg per 3 oz, Beef is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.
How much oxalate is in Beef?
0 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 3 oz of Beef. For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Beef low or high oxalate?
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 can I eat instead of Beef?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Beef. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How reliable is the data for Beef?
The oxalate number for Beef — 0 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.
Does Beef have a lot of animal protein?
Animal protein alert: Beef 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.