Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Low Animal Protein
sausage 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 g | 17 mg | Safe | |
| 2 x | 252 g | 34 mg | Caution |
| ½ x | 63 g | 8.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is sausage safe for kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 17 mg per , sausage 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 sausage?
Here are the numbers: 17 mg oxalate in one of sausage (126g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.
Is sausage a high-oxalate food?
Definitely low. 17 mg oxalate per . That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to sausage?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to sausage. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How reliable is the data for sausage?
Oxalate: very reliable (Harvard 2024 lab measurement). Other nutrients: still being matched to USDA data. The oxalate figure is what matters for a kidney stone decision, and that one's solid.
Does sausage have a lot of animal protein?
It has animal protein, which increases kidney stone risk through uric acid and calcium in urine. Not a reason to eliminate it — just a reason to watch portions. AUA says about 3 oz per meal.