Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Perch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Perch safe for kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 0 mg per 3 oz — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Perch in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of Perch?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 3 oz of Perch (85g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Perch a high-oxalate food?
It's low. 0 mg per 3 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Perch is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Perch?
There are almost always safer swaps in the same food family. For Perch, check the related foods section below — the green-marked ones are your best bets. All verified by Harvard (2024).
Does Perch have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Perch 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 reliable is the data for Perch?
The 0 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.