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

🟢 Safe — Low Oxalate
0 mg oxalate / serving
Serving: 4 oz (113 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
99 mg
Sodium / 100g
Low Na
30.1 g
Protein / 100g
Tier 1
9 mg
Calcium / 100g
Tier 1

📏 High Animal Protein

Turkey breast contains animal protein (about 30g 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
4 oz113 g0 mg Safe
2 x 4 oz226 g0 mg Safe
½ x 4 oz56 g0 mg Safe

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Should I avoid Turkey breast if I have kidney stones?

Short answer: yes. Longer answer: at 0 mg per 4 oz, Turkey breast 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 Turkey breast?

Here are the numbers: 0 mg oxalate in one 4 oz of Turkey breast (113g). Per 100 grams, that's 0 mg. Harvard T.H. Chan SPH did the lab work (2024) — these aren't database guesses.

Is Turkey breast low or high oxalate?

Nope. Turkey breast is a low-oxalate food — just 0 mg per 4 oz. Well under the 25 mg cutoff. You're in the clear with this one.

What can I eat instead of Turkey breast?

Substitutes exist. The safe alternatives listed below are all low-oxalate foods in the same family as Turkey breast. Grab one of those and you dodge the oxalate while keeping similar flavors.

Does Turkey breast 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.

How much sodium does Turkey breast have?

Low sodium: 99 mg/100g. That's a non-issue for kidney stones. Just don't undo it by drowning it in salt during cooking.

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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.