Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Smoked salmon (lox) 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
Can I eat Smoked salmon (lox) with kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 0 mg per 3 oz — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Smoked salmon (lox) in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
How much oxalate is in Smoked salmon (lox)?
0 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 3 oz of Smoked salmon (lox). For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Smoked salmon (lox) high in oxalates?
Nope. Smoked salmon (lox) is a low-oxalate food — just 0 mg per 3 oz. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Smoked salmon (lox)?
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 Smoked salmon (lox) with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Smoked salmon (lox)?
Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.
Does Smoked salmon (lox) have a lot of animal protein?
Animal protein alert: Smoked salmon (lox) contributes to your daily animal protein load. The connection to stones is real (higher uric acid, lower citrate). Moderation = ~3 oz per meal, not the whole plate.