Oxalate <25 mg/serving
Oxalate 25-99 mg/serving
Oxalate ≥100 mg/serving
📊 Nutrition at a Glance
🚨 High Sodium Alert
Tilapia contains 7027 mg sodium per 100g — well above the recommended limit for kidney stone patients. High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine, raising stone risk.
📏 High Animal Protein
Tilapia contains animal protein (about 62g 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| 2 x 4 oz | 226 g | 0 mg | Safe |
| ½ x 4 oz | 56 g | 0 mg | Safe |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Should I avoid Tilapia if I have kidney stones?
Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 0 mg per 4 oz, Tilapia is one of the safer things you can eat if you're watching oxalate. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH measured this directly.
What's the oxalate content of Tilapia?
One 4 oz of Tilapia = 0 mg oxalate. Scale it up to 100g and you're at 0 mg. Direct measurement from Harvard, 2024. About as reliable as food data gets.
Is Tilapia a high-oxalate food?
It's low. 0 mg per 4 oz is well under the 25 mg danger line. Tilapia is not the food you need to worry about.
What are the best low-oxalate alternatives to Tilapia?
Don't give up the whole category — just pick a safer member of it. The green foods in the related section all work as substitutes for Tilapia with a fraction of the oxalate.
Does Tilapia have a lot of animal protein?
Yeah, Tilapia 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.
Is Tilapia high in sodium?
Here's the sodium catch with Tilapia: 7027 mg/100g. Excess sodium = more calcium in urine = higher stone risk. The oxalate number isn't the only thing that matters here.