🟢 Safe
Oxalate <25 mg/serving
🟡 Caution
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
🔴 Avoid
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
🟢

Pork, ribs, braised

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
0 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 3 oz (85 g) | Per 100 g: 0 mg
✓ Medically Reviewed Content reviewed by OxalateWatch Editorial Team. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024) and NKF/AUA dietary guidelines.

📊 Nutrition at a Glance

0 mg
Oxalate / serving
Low Oxalate
60 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
26.6 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
25 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 High Animal Protein

Pork contains animal protein (about 26g 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

ServingWeightOxalateVerdict
3 oz85 g0 mg Safe
2 x 3 oz170 g0 mg Safe
½ x 3 oz42 g0 mg Safe

🏷️ Tags

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat Pork with kidney stones?

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 0 mg per 3 oz, Pork is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.

How much oxalate is in Pork?

Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 3 oz of Pork (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 low or high oxalate?

It's low. 0 mg per 3 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Pork is not the food you need to worry about.

What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Pork?

Look at the 'Safe Alternatives' section right below this FAQ. Those foods are all under 25 mg oxalate per serving and in the same category as Pork. Pick from those.

How much sodium does Pork have?

60 mg sodium per 100g in Pork. Well under the 460 mg threshold. One less thing on your kidney stone checklist.

Does Pork have a lot of animal protein?

Animal protein alert: Pork 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.

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📚 Data Sources

Oxalate: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2024) via OHF. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy 2018 & Foundation Foods).

📖 Key Scientific References

Taylor EN, Curhan GC. Oxalate intake and the risk for nephrolithiasis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2007;18(7):2198-2204. PMID: 17538185
Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa010369
Fink HA, Akornor JW, Garimella PS, et al. Diet, fluid, or supplements for secondary prevention of nephrolithiasis. Eur Urol. 2009;56(1):72-80. DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2009.03.031
Ferraro PM, Taylor EN, Gambaro G, Curhan GC. Dietary and lifestyle factors for primary prevention of nephrolithiasis. BMC Nephrol. 2020;21(1):267. PMID: 32652950
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol. 2014;192(2):316-324. DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2014.05.006
Liebman M, Costa G. Effects of calcium and magnesium on urinary oxalate excretion after oxalate loads. J Urol. 2000;163(5):1565-1569. PMID: 10751889
Holmes RP, Assimos DG. The impact of dietary oxalate on kidney stone formation. Urol Res. 2004;32(5):311-316. DOI: 10.1007/s00240-004-0437-3
Lin BB, Lin ME, Huang RH, et al. Dietary treatment and fluid intake for prevention of recurrent calcium stones. PLoS One. 2021;16(4):e0250257. PMID: 33872340
This is dietary reference information, NOT medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Oxalate tolerance varies by person, stone type, and medication.