How Much Sodium Is in Chicken thigh?
mg oxalate
per serving
Serving: 4 oz (113 g)
Verdict: 🟢 Safe
Per 100g: 0 mg
Data: Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024)
What this means: Chicken thigh is rated Safe (🟢). At 0 mg oxalate per serving, it's well under the 25 mg safety threshold. You can include it regularly in a kidney stone diet. Pair it with calcium-rich foods (dairy, fortified plant milks) for additional protection, and drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Among meat & poultry, Chicken thigh sits well below the category average of 6 mg. For context, 68 out of 76 meat & poultry (89%) are rated 🟢 Safe (under 25 mg oxalate/serving). The average meat & poultry in our database has 6 mg oxalate per serving — which means Chicken thigh is 100% below the category norm. Within its specific category, Chicken thigh ranks among the lower-oxalate options. This context matters because two 'Safe' foods can have very different oxalate levels — one might have 5 mg while another has 24 mg. Both are Safe, but the first gives you more dietary flexibility. Browse all meat & poultry rated Safe to compare within the same verdict level.
How does sodium affect kidney stones?
High sodium intake increases calcium in urine (hypercalciuria), which raises the risk of calcium-based kidney stones. The general recommendation is under 2,300 mg/day — lower if you're actively preventing stones.
What's a safe daily sodium target?
Aim for under 2,000-2,300 mg per day. Check labels on packaged foods — sodium adds up quickly. Cooking at home with fresh ingredients gives you the most control over sodium intake.
How do I reduce sodium when eating out?
Ask for sauces and dressings on the side. Choose grilled/steamed over fried. Skip the soup (often very high sodium). Request no added salt. These small changes make a measurable difference.