Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 High Animal Protein
Salmon contains animal protein (about 25g 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 4 oz | 226 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 4 oz | 56 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Salmon with kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 0 mg per 4 oz — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Salmon in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of Salmon?
The lab result: 0 mg per 4 oz (113g serving). That's 0 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Salmon low or high oxalate?
Nope. Salmon is a low-oxalate food — just 0 mg per 4 oz. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Salmon?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Salmon, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
How much sodium does Salmon have?
Low sodium: 56 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.
Does Salmon 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.