๐ŸŸข Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
๐ŸŸก Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
๐Ÿ”ด Avoid
Oxalate โ‰ฅ100 mg/serving
๐ŸŸข

Fish sticks, baked

๐ŸŸข Safe โ€” Low Oxalate
0 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 3 pieces (85 g) | Per 100 g: 0 mg
โœ“ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

๐Ÿ“Š Nutrition at a Glance

0 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
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Sodium / 100g
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Protein / 100g
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Calcium / 100g
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๐Ÿ“ 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.

๐Ÿ“ Oxalate by Serving Size

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
3 pieces85 g0 mg Safe
2 x 3 pieces170 g0 mg Safe
ยฝ x 3 pieces42 g0 mg Safe

๐Ÿท๏ธ Tags

Seafood ๐ŸŸข Oxalate Safe Low Oxalate Animal Protein

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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 ๐ŸŸข 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.

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๐Ÿ“š Data Sources

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

๐Ÿ“– 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.