Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
⚠️ Moderate Sodium
Anchovy has 303 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.
📏 Moderate Animal Protein
Anchovy contains animal protein (about 15g 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 | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 3 oz | 170 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 3 oz | 42 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Anchovy if I have kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Anchovy has 1 mg oxalate per 3 oz. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
How much oxalate is in Anchovy?
1 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 3 oz of Anchovy. For the 100g comparison freaks: 1 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Anchovy a high-oxalate food?
Nope. Anchovy is a low-oxalate food — just 1 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 Anchovy?
Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Anchovy. Pick from those.
How much sodium does Anchovy have?
Sodium's not the issue here. Anchovy has 303 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.
Does Anchovy have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Anchovy 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.