Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
🚨 High Sodium Alert
McDonalds contains 863 mg sodium per 100g — well above the recommended limit for kidney stone patients. High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine, raising stone risk.
📏 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 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid McDonalds if I have kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. McDonalds has 17 mg oxalate per . That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
How much oxalate is in McDonalds?
The exact figure: 17 mg of oxalate per of McDonalds. Works out to 0 mg/100g. This is the number kidney stone patients actually need. Harvard (2024) verified.
Is McDonalds a high-oxalate food?
Definitely low. 17 mg oxalate per . That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What can I eat instead of McDonalds?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to McDonalds. Same food group, way less oxalate.
Is McDonalds high in sodium?
Here's the sodium catch with McDonalds: 863 mg/100g. Excess sodium = more calcium in urine = higher stone risk. The oxalate number isn't the only thing that matters here.