Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Moderate Animal Protein
Oysters contains animal protein (about 16g 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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Oysters if I have kidney stones?
Don't overthink this one. Oysters has 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz. That's solidly safe territory for kidney stones. The number is from Harvard's latest lab work.
What's the oxalate content of Oysters?
0 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 3 oz of Oysters. For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Oysters high in oxalates?
Low. 0 mg per 3 oz puts Oysters firmly in the low-oxalate category. Safe for regular eating if you're managing kidney stones.
What can I eat instead of Oysters?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Oysters. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How much sodium does Oysters have?
58 mg sodium per 100g in Oysters. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.
Does Oysters have a lot of animal protein?
Animal protein alert: Oysters 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.