Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Chicken thigh 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
Should I avoid Chicken thigh if I have kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Chicken thigh 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 thigh?
0 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 3 oz of Chicken thigh. For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Chicken thigh high in oxalates?
It's low. 0 mg per 3 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Chicken thigh is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Chicken thigh?
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 thigh with a fraction of the oxalate.
Does Chicken thigh have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Chicken thigh 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 reliable is the data for Chicken thigh?
The 0 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab — measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.