Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Beef steak 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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beef steak safe for kidney stones?
Safe pick. 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz means Beef steak is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.
What's the oxalate content of Beef steak?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 3 oz of Beef steak (85g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Beef steak low or high oxalate?
Definitely low. 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Beef steak?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Beef steak with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Beef steak?
Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.
Does Beef steak have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Beef steak 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.