๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
๐ŸŸข

Lamb, ground, broiled

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
0 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 3 oz (85 g) | Per 100 g: 0 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

0 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
52 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
29.4 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
7 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

๐Ÿ“ High Animal Protein

Lamb contains animal protein (about 29g per 100g). The AUA recommends limiting non-dairy animal protein to 3 oz (palm-sized) per meal. Reference guide, not an official standard.

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
3 oz85 g0 mg Safe
2 x 3 oz170 g0 mg Safe
ยฝ x 3 oz42 g0 mg Safe

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Lamb with kidney stones?

It's fine. Lamb has 0 mg of oxalate per 3 oz. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.

How much oxalate is in Lamb?

The exact figure: 0 mg of oxalate per 3 oz of Lamb. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.

Is Lamb a high-oxalate food?

It's low. 0 mg per 3 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Lamb is not the food you need to worry about.

What can I eat instead of Lamb?

Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ€” every ๐ŸŸข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Lamb. Same food group, way less oxalate.

How much sodium does Lamb have?

52 mg sodium per 100g in Lamb. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.

Does Lamb 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 โ€” just a reason to watch portions. AUA says about 3 oz per meal.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

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

๐Ÿ“– 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.