Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 High Animal Protein
Chicken breast contains animal protein (about 29g 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 4 oz | 226 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 4 oz | 56 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Chicken breast with kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Chicken breast has 0 mg oxalate per 4 oz. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
How much oxalate is in Chicken breast?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 4 oz of Chicken breast (113g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Chicken breast high in oxalates?
It's low. 0 mg per 4 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Chicken breast is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Chicken breast?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Chicken breast, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
Does Chicken breast have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Chicken breast 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 Chicken breast have?
Low sodium: 63 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.