Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
⚠️ Moderate Sodium
Chicken broth has 267 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.
📏 Low Animal Protein
Chicken broth contains animal protein (about 1g 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 240 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 1 cup | 480 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 1 cup | 120 g | 1 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Chicken broth if I have kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Chicken broth has 2 mg oxalate per 1 cup. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
What's the oxalate content of Chicken broth?
The lab result: 2 mg per 1 cup (240g serving). That's 1 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Chicken broth a high-oxalate food?
Nope. Chicken broth is a low-oxalate food — just 2 mg per 1 cup. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What can I eat instead of Chicken broth?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Chicken broth, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
Does Chicken broth have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Chicken broth 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 broth have?
The sodium level is fine — 267 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.