Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Canned tuna in oil 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
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canned tuna in oil safe for kidney stones?
It's fine. Canned tuna in oil has 0 mg of oxalate per 3 oz. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
What's the oxalate content of Canned tuna in oil?
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 Canned tuna in oil high in oxalates?
It's low. 0 mg per 3 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Canned tuna in oil is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Canned tuna in oil?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Canned tuna in oil, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
Does Canned tuna in oil 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.
How reliable is the data for Canned tuna in oil?
The oxalate number for Canned tuna in oil — 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.