Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
Pork, like all meat, is near-zero oxalate — essentially 0 mg per serving. A 3-ounce boneless pork chop delivers about 22 grams of protein with no oxalate. The AUA's animal protein guideline applies: keep portions to about 3 ounces per meal. Pork loin and pork chops are leaner cuts than ribs or shoulder. Avoid heavily processed pork products like bacon and sausage regularly — not because of oxalate (there isn't any) but because of sodium content. A grilled pork chop with steamed green beans and white rice is a completely kidney-stone-safe dinner.
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
Pork chop 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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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Pork chop with kidney stones?
Safe pick. 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz means Pork chop 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 Pork chop?
Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 3 oz of Pork chop (85g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is Pork chop low or high oxalate?
Definitely low. 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Pork chop?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Pork chop. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How reliable is the data for Pork chop?
The oxalate number for Pork chop — 0 mg per serving — is from Harvard's 2024 lab analysis. That part is solid. The USDA nutrition data (sodium, protein, calcium) is still being matched — we'll update when it's available.
Does Pork chop have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Pork chop 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.