Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Moderate Animal Protein
Chicken thigh contains animal protein (about 20g 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 4 oz | 226 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 4 oz | 56 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Chicken thigh with kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Chicken thigh clocks in at 0 mg oxalate per 4 oz — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.
What's the oxalate content of Chicken thigh?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 4 oz of Chicken thigh (113g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Chicken thigh high in oxalates?
Definitely low. 0 mg oxalate per 4 oz. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What can I eat instead of Chicken thigh?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Chicken thigh, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
Does Chicken thigh have a lot of animal protein?
Animal protein alert: Chicken thigh contributes to your daily animal protein load. The connection to stones is real (higher uric acid, lower citrate). Moderation = ~3 oz per meal, not the whole plate.
How much sodium does Chicken thigh have?
Sodium's not the issue here. Chicken thigh has 85 mg per 100g — comfortably low. No need to worry about salt pushing extra calcium into your urine with this food.