Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 High Animal Protein
Beef contains animal protein (about 34g 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
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Beef if I have kidney stones?
It's fine. Beef has 0 mg of oxalate per 3 oz. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
How much oxalate is in Beef?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 3 oz of Beef (85g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Beef low or high oxalate?
It's low. 0 mg per 3 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Beef is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Beef?
The easiest move: swap Beef for any 🟢 Safe food in the related foods grid. They're all under 25 mg per serving and verified by Harvard's 2024 data. Problem solved.
Does Beef have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Beef 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 much sodium does Beef have?
Sodium's not the issue here. Beef has 46 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.