Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate โฅ100 mg/serving
๐ Nutrition at a Glance
๐ Low Animal Protein
Fish sticks 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.
๐ Oxalate by Serving Size
| Serving | Weight | Oxalate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 pieces | 85 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 3 pieces | 170 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ยฝ x 3 pieces | 42 g | 0 mg | Safe |
๐ท๏ธ Tags
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๐ Related Foods
๐ข Safe alternatives (recommended)
โ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Fish sticks if I have kidney stones?
It's fine. Fish sticks has 0 mg of oxalate per 3 pieces. That's low enough that kidney stone patients don't really need to worry about it. Harvard did the measuring, not us.
What's the oxalate content of Fish sticks?
Quick math: 3 pieces of Fish sticks = 0 mg oxalate. 100g = 0 mg. Both numbers come from Harvard's latest lab measurements. Not AI, not a database, actual lab work.
Is Fish sticks a high-oxalate food?
Nope. Fish sticks is a low-oxalate food โ just 0 mg per 3 pieces. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Fish sticks?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods โ every ๐ข green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Fish sticks. Same food group, way less oxalate.
Does Fish sticks 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 โ just a reason to watch portions. AUA says about 3 oz per meal.
How reliable is the data for Fish sticks?
The 0 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab โ measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.