Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Shrimp is one of the cleanest protein sources for kidney stone patients: zero oxalate, about 20 grams of protein per 3-ounce serving, and low in saturated fat. As with all animal proteins, the AUA portion guideline of about 3 ounces per meal applies — not because of oxalate (there isn't any), but because of the animal protein effect on urinary calcium. Shrimp cocktail, grilled shrimp, shrimp stir-fry, shrimp tacos on corn tortillas — all oxalate-safe preparations. Shrimp scampi in butter is actually fine (butter = dairy = calcium). Shrimp is a seafood win for stone formers.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 High Animal Protein
Shrimp contains animal protein (about 21g 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
Is Shrimp safe for kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Shrimp 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 Shrimp?
The lab result: 0 mg per 3 oz (85g serving). That's 0 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Shrimp low or high oxalate?
It's low. 0 mg per 3 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Shrimp is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Shrimp?
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 Shrimp with a fraction of the oxalate.
How much sodium does Shrimp have?
Low sodium: 45 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.
Does Shrimp 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.