Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 High Animal Protein
Beef liver contains animal protein (about 28g 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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Beef liver with kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Beef liver has 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
What's the oxalate content of Beef liver?
The lab result: 0 mg per 3 oz (85g serving). That's 0 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Beef liver high in oxalates?
Nope. Beef liver 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 liver?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Beef liver. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How much sodium does Beef liver have?
Low sodium: 59 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.
Does Beef liver have a lot of animal protein?
It has animal protein, which increases kidney stone risk through uric acid and calcium in urine. Not a reason to eliminate it — just a reason to watch portions. AUA says about 3 oz per meal.