Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Chorizo contains animal protein (about 0g 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 oz | 56 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 2 oz | 112 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 2 oz | 28 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Chorizo with kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 0 mg per 2 oz — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Chorizo in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
How much oxalate is in Chorizo?
0 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 2 oz of Chorizo. For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Chorizo high in oxalates?
It's low. 0 mg per 2 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Chorizo is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Chorizo?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Chorizo with a fraction of the oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Chorizo?
The oxalate number for Chorizo — 0 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.
Does Chorizo have a lot of animal protein?
Animal protein alert: Chorizo 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.