Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Cod 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)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cod safe for kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 0 mg per 3 oz — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Cod in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of Cod?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 3 oz of Cod (85g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Cod low or high oxalate?
Low. 0 mg per 3 oz puts Cod firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Cod?
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 Cod with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Cod?
The oxalate number for Cod — 0 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.
Does Cod 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.