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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 g | 22 mg | Safe | |
| 2 x | 238 g | 44 mg | Caution |
| ½ x | 59 g | 11 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid mcdonald's if I have kidney stones?
Safe pick. 22 mg oxalate per means mcdonald's is comfortably in the green zone. Harvard's 2024 lab data says so. No need to track this one obsessively.
What's the oxalate content of mcdonald's?
The lab result: 22 mg per (119g serving). That's 0 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is mcdonald's a high-oxalate food?
Low. 22 mg per puts mcdonald's firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of 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?
Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.