Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
🚨 High Sodium Alert
Beer contains 1586 mg sodium per 100g — well above the recommended limit for kidney stone patients. High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine, raising stone risk.
📏 Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 oz | 355 g | 4 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 12 oz | 710 g | 8 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 12 oz | 177 g | 2 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Beer with kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 4 mg per 12 oz — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Beer in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of Beer?
One 12 oz of Beer = 4 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 1 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Beer low or high oxalate?
Nope. Beer is a low-oxalate food — just 4 mg per 12 oz. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What can I eat instead of Beer?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Beer. Same food group, way less oxalate.
Is Beer high in sodium?
Here's the sodium catch with Beer: 1586 mg/100g. Excess sodium = more calcium in urine = higher stone risk. The oxalate number isn't the only thing that matters here.
Is Beer a good drink for kidney stones?
For beverages, 4 mg oxalate per serving puts Beer in the safe category. Most of your daily fluids should still be water. This one's an occasional drink, not your hydration strategy.