Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
🚨 High Sodium Alert
Ham contains 1386 mg sodium per 100g — well above the recommended limit for kidney stone patients. High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine, raising stone risk.
📏 Moderate Animal Protein
Ham contains animal protein (about 20g 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 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Ham with kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 0 mg per 3 oz — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Ham in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of Ham?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 3 oz of Ham (85g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Ham high in oxalates?
Low. 0 mg per 3 oz puts Ham firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Ham?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Ham. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
Is Ham high in sodium?
Here's the sodium catch with Ham: 1386 mg/100g. Excess sodium = more calcium in urine = higher stone risk. The oxalate number isn't the only thing that matters here.
Does Ham 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.