🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
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Chorizo, pork

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
0 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 2 oz (56 g) | Per 100 g: 0 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

0 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
Sodium / 100g
Pending
Protein / 100g
Pending
Calcium / 100g
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📏 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

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
2 oz56 g0 mg Safe
2 x 2 oz112 g0 mg Safe
½ x 2 oz28 g0 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

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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.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF.

📖 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.