Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Ground turkey 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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Ground turkey if I have kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Ground turkey 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.
How much oxalate is in Ground turkey?
The exact figure: 0 mg of oxalate per 3 oz of Ground turkey. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is Ground turkey high in oxalates?
Definitely low. 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What can I eat instead of Ground turkey?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Ground turkey. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How reliable is the data for Ground turkey?
The oxalate number for Ground turkey — 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 Ground turkey have a lot of animal protein?
Animal protein alert: Ground turkey 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.