Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Eggs are one of the safest proteins available to kidney stone patients. Oxalate content: essentially zero. A single large egg delivers 6 grams of high-quality protein with no oxalate whatsoever. The nuance that matters: eggs are an animal protein, and the American Urological Association recommends limiting non-dairy animal protein to moderate portions — roughly 3 ounces per meal. One or two eggs at breakfast is well within that guideline. A six-egg omelette every morning is not. For practical purposes, eggs are a kidney-stone-friendly staple. Affordable, versatile, quick to cook, and oxalate-free. Hard-boil a batch on Sunday for grab-and-go protein all week.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
🚨 High Sodium Alert
Eggs contains 548 mg sodium per 100g — well above the recommended limit for kidney stone patients. High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine, raising stone risk.
📏 High Animal Protein
Eggs contains animal protein (about 48g 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 large | 100 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 2 large | 200 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 2 large | 50 g | 0 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Eggs with kidney stones?
Safe pick. 0 mg oxalate per 2 large means Eggs 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 Eggs?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 2 large of Eggs (100g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Eggs high in oxalates?
Low. 0 mg per 2 large puts Eggs firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Eggs?
The easiest move: swap Eggs for any 🟢 Safe food in the related foods grid. They're all under 25 mg per serving and verified by Harvard's 2024 data. Problem solved.
Does Eggs 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.
Is Eggs high in sodium?
Don't just look at oxalate. Eggs has 548 mg sodium/100g on top of whatever oxalate it carries. Double-tap on your kidneys. Minimize salt elsewhere if you eat this.