🥩 High Animal Protein
Foods high in animal protein. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024).
113 foods in this collection
Content reviewed by OxalateWatch editorial team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.
🍽️ Foods in This Collection
🟢 Chicken breast
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Chicken breast
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Chicken thigh
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Chicken wing
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Turkey breast
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Turkey
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Duck
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Beef
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Beef
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Beef
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Beef
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Beef
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Pork
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Pork tenderloin
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Pork
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Pork
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Ham
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Lamb
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Lamb
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Lamb
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Veal
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Salmon
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Salmon
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Tuna
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Tuna
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Cod
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Tilapia
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Shrimp
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Scallops
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Crab
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Lobster
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Mussels
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Clams
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Oysters
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Eggs
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Eggs
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Beef liver
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Chicken liver
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Sardines
4 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Anchovy
1 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Trout
1 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Catfish
1 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Halibut
1 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Mackerel
1 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Squid
1 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Octopus
1 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Chicken broth
2 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Beef broth
2 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 mcdonald's
17 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 mcdonald's
20 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 mcdonald's
22 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 durian
2 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 sausage
17 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 wendy's
7 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Chicken breast
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Chicken thigh
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Ground turkey
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Beef
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Beef steak
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Pork chop
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Ham
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Lamb
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Venison
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Duck breast
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Bison
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Rabbit
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Salmon
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Salmon
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Tuna
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Cod
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Trout
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Mackerel
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Swordfish
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Perch
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Bass
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Eggs
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Eggs
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Egg whites
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Lard
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Hot dog
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Bologna
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Pastrami
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Corned beef
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Spam
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Turkey bacon
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Canadian bacon
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Chorizo
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Kielbasa
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Bratwurst
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Italian sausage
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Breakfast sausage
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Pollock
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Haddock
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Flounder
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Sole
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Grouper
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Snapper
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Mahi-mahi
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Monkfish
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Eel
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Crayfish
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Conch
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Chicken gizzard
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Beef tongue
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Pork liver
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Turkey giblets
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Chicken feet
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Tripe
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Imitation crab (surimi)
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Fish sticks
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Canned tuna in oil
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Smoked salmon (lox)
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
🟢 Pickled herring
0 mg oxalate / serving
Safe
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many foods are in this category?
There are 113 foods in this category in our database, all with oxalate data from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024).
Are these foods generally safe for kidney stones?
It depends on the specific food — even within a category, oxalate levels vary widely. Some are very safe, others need caution. Check individual food pages for specific numbers.
How should I prepare these foods?
Preparation method matters. Boiling and draining can reduce oxalate in many vegetables. Steaming and roasting have less effect. Check individual food pages for specific tips.
What's the lowest-oxalate option in this category?
Browse the list below — the cards show oxalate per serving for each food. Safe foods (🟢) are your best bets.
This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.