Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
mcdonald's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 g | 17 mg | Safe | |
| 2 x | 252 g | 34 mg | Caution |
| ½ x | 63 g | 8.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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🔗 Related Foods
🟢 Safe alternatives (recommended)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat mcdonald's with kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 17 mg per — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep mcdonald's in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of mcdonald's?
Here are the numbers: 17 mg oxalate in one of mcdonald's (126g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is mcdonald's a high-oxalate food?
It's low. 17 mg per is well under the 25 mg danger line. mcdonald's is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to mcdonald's?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for mcdonald's with a fraction of the oxalate.
Does mcdonald's have a lot of animal protein?
Animal protein alert: mcdonald's 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.
How reliable is the data for mcdonald's?
The 17 mg oxalate figure is direct from Harvard's lab — measured, not estimated. The sodium/protein/calcium numbers aren't fully matched yet. When they are, we'll update.