Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
⚠️ Moderate Sodium
Mussels has 286 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.
📏 Moderate Animal Protein
Mussels contains animal protein (about 11g 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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🔗 Related Foods
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mussels safe for kidney stones?
Yep, you're good. Mussels 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.
What's the oxalate content of Mussels?
The lab result: 0 mg per 3 oz (85g serving). That's 0 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Mussels low or high oxalate?
Low. 0 mg per 3 oz puts Mussels firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Mussels?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Mussels. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
Does Mussels have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Mussels is an animal protein source. That matters because excess animal protein raises uric acid and urinary calcium — both stone promoters. Keep portions around 3 oz (palm-sized) per meal.
How much sodium does Mussels have?
The sodium level is fine — 286 mg/100g. If all your foods looked like this on sodium, you'd be in great shape for stone prevention.