Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Like all meat, beef is near-zero in oxalate — essentially 0 mg per serving. The concern with beef is animal protein, not oxalate. A 3-ounce portion of ground beef provides about 22 grams of protein. The AUA recommends limiting non-dairy animal protein to moderate portions because excess animal protein increases urinary calcium and uric acid — both stone promoters. A burger once or twice a week is fine. Daily red meat at every meal is not. Choose 85-90% lean to limit saturated fat, and skip the bacon-cheese-loaded versions where sodium becomes the bigger concern.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 High Animal Protein
Beef contains animal protein (about 27g 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
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Beef if I have kidney stones?
Safe pick. 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz means Beef is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.
What's the oxalate content of Beef?
The lab result: 0 mg per 3 oz (85g serving). That's 0 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Beef low or high oxalate?
Definitely low. 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What can I eat instead of Beef?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Beef, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
Does Beef have a lot of animal protein?
It has animal protein, which increases kidney stone risk through uric acid and calcium in urine. Not a reason to eliminate it — just a reason to watch portions. AUA says about 3 oz per meal.
How much sodium does Beef have?
35 mg sodium per 100g in Beef. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.