Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Chicken gizzard 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)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicken gizzard safe for kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 0 mg per 3 oz — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Chicken gizzard in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
How much oxalate is in Chicken gizzard?
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 Chicken gizzard a high-oxalate food?
Nope. Chicken gizzard is a low-oxalate food — just 0 mg per 3 oz. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Chicken gizzard?
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 Chicken gizzard with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Chicken gizzard?
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 Chicken gizzard have a lot of animal protein?
Animal protein alert: Chicken gizzard contributes to your daily animal protein load. The connection to stones is real (higher uric acid, lower citrate). Moderation = ~3 oz per meal, not the whole plate.