Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
⚠️ Moderate Sodium
Squid has 392 mg sodium per 100g. While not critically high, kidney stone patients should monitor sodium intake as excess can raise urinary calcium.
📏 Moderate Animal Protein
Squid contains animal protein (about 12g 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 | 1 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 3 oz | 170 g | 2 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 3 oz | 42 g | 0.5 mg | Safe |
🏷️ Tags
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat Squid with kidney stones?
No red flags here. Just 1 mg per 3 oz — well below the 25 mg danger line. You can keep Squid in your regular rotation. Data comes from Harvard (2024).
What's the oxalate content of Squid?
The lab result: 1 mg per 3 oz (85g serving). That's 1 mg per 100g. Harvard's ion chromatography analysis, 2024. Not crowdsourced, not estimated.
Is Squid low or high oxalate?
It's low. 1 mg per 3 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Squid is not the food you need to worry about.
What can I eat instead of Squid?
Plenty of options. Scroll down to Related Foods — every 🟢 green item there is a lower-oxalate alternative to Squid. Same food group, way less oxalate.
How much sodium does Squid have?
Low sodium: 392 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.
Does Squid 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.