Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
📏 Moderate Animal Protein
Scallops contains animal protein (about 9g 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
Is Scallops safe for kidney stones?
Safe pick. 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz means Scallops 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 Scallops?
0 mg — that's the oxalate in a standard 3 oz of Scallops. For the 100g comparison freaks: 0 mg. Source is Harvard's 2024 food analysis project.
Is Scallops a high-oxalate food?
Definitely low. 0 mg oxalate per 3 oz. That's the green zone. No restrictions needed for this food.
What can I eat instead of Scallops?
Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Scallops. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.
How much sodium does Scallops have?
Low sodium: 106 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.
Does Scallops 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.