🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
🟢

Chicken broth

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
2 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1 cup (240 g) | Per 100 g: 1 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

2 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
267 mg
Sodium / 100g
Mod Na
1.1 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
18 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

⚠️ 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

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1 cup240 g2 mg Safe
2 x 1 cup480 g4 mg Safe
½ x 1 cup120 g1 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

Meat & Poultry 🟢 Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Animal Protein

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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.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

📖 Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.