Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Turkey giblets 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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Turkey giblets safe for kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 0 mg per 3 oz, Turkey giblets is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.
What's the oxalate content of Turkey giblets?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 3 oz of Turkey giblets (85g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Turkey giblets a high-oxalate food?
Low. 0 mg per 3 oz puts Turkey giblets firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Turkey giblets?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Turkey giblets. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
Does Turkey giblets have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Turkey giblets is an animal protein source. That matters because excess animal protein raises uric acid and urinary calcium — both stone promoters. Keep portions around 3 oz (palm-sized) per meal.
How reliable is the data for Turkey giblets?
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.