Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Moderate Animal Protein
Chicken liver contains animal protein (about 15g 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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Chicken liver if I have kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Chicken liver has 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
What's the oxalate content of Chicken liver?
The exact figure: 0 mg of oxalate per 3 oz of Chicken liver. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Chicken liver high in oxalates?
Low. 0 mg per 3 oz puts Chicken liver firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Chicken liver?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Chicken liver, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
How much sodium does Chicken liver have?
The sodium level is fine — 74 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.
Does Chicken liver 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.