๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
๐ŸŸข

Chicken or Pork

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
4 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 1/8 packet (10 g) | Per 100 g: 36 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

4 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
117 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
23.9 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
12 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
1/8 packet10 g4 mg Safe
2 x 1/8 packet20 g8 mg Safe
ยฝ x 1/8 packet5 g2 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Meat & Poultry ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate

๐ŸŸข See all Meat & Poultry rated Safe for kidney stones โ†’

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Chicken or Pork if I have kidney stones?

Safe pick. 4 mg oxalate per 1/8 packet means Chicken or Pork is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.

How much oxalate is in Chicken or Pork?

One 1/8 packet of Chicken or Pork = 4 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 36 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.

Is Chicken or Pork a high-oxalate food?

Low. 4 mg per 1/8 packet puts Chicken or Pork firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Chicken or Pork?

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 Chicken or Pork. Pick from those.

How much sodium does Chicken or Pork have?

Low sodium: 117 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

๐Ÿ“– Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
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.