Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Eel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 3 oz | 170 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 3 oz | 42 g | 0 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eel safe for kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Eel clocks in at 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz — way under the 25 mg cutoff. Eat it without the stress. Measured by Harvard, not guessed.
What's the oxalate content of Eel?
The exact figure: 0 mg of oxalate per 3 oz of Eel. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Eel high in oxalates?
Low. 0 mg per 3 oz puts Eel firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Eel?
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 Eel with a fraction of the oxalate.
Does Eel have a lot of animal protein?
It has animal protein, which increases kidney stone risk through uric acid and calcium in urine. Not a reason to eliminate it — just a reason to watch portions. AUA says about 3 oz per meal.
How reliable is the data for Eel?
The oxalate number for Eel — 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.