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 27g 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 with kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 0 mg per 3 oz — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Beef in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of 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 a high-oxalate food?
Low. 0 mg per 3 oz puts Beef firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Beef?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Beef. Same food group, way less oxalate.
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.
How much sodium does Beef have?
The sodium level is fine — 36 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.