OxalateWatch

🥩 Animal Protein Foods

Foods containing animal protein. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024).

113 foods in this collection

✓ Lab-Verified Data Oxalate values from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH Oxalate Database (2024), measured via ion chromatography. This site is a dietary reference tool, not a medical resource.

Animal protein is effectively oxalate-free, but it carries its own stone mechanisms: it raises uric acid production, increases urinary calcium excretion, and lowers protective citrate. The AUA guidance is portion-based rather than elimination-based — roughly a palm-sized 3-ounce serving per meal. The balance strategy is to pair animal protein with dairy or plant protein across the day, keeping total protein moderate. For uric acid stone formers, the purine load matters more than for calcium oxalate formers.

🟢 Safe
113 foods
100%

🟡 Caution
0 foods
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🔴 Avoid
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🍽️ Foods in This Collection

🟢 Chicken breast

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🟢 Chicken breast

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🟢 Chicken thigh

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🟢 Chicken wing

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🟢 Turkey breast

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🟢 Pork tenderloin

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🟢 Beef liver

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🟢 Chicken liver

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🟢 Chicken broth

2 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Beef broth

2 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 mcdonald's

17 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 mcdonald's

20 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 mcdonald's

22 mg oxalate / serving

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🟢 Chicken breast

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Chicken thigh

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Ground turkey

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🟢 Beef steak

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🟢 Duck breast

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🟢 Egg whites

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🟢 Corned beef

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🟢 Turkey bacon

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Canadian bacon

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🟢 Italian sausage

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Breakfast sausage

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🟢 Chicken gizzard

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Beef tongue

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Pork liver

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Turkey giblets

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Chicken feet

0 mg oxalate / serving

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🟢 Imitation crab (surimi)

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Fish sticks

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Canned tuna in oil

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Smoked salmon (lox)

0 mg oxalate / serving

🟢 Pickled herring

0 mg oxalate / serving

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many foods are in the Animal Protein Foods category?

There are 113 foods in the Animal Protein Foods collection in our database, all with oxalate data from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024).

Are these foods generally safe for kidney stones?

It depends on the specific food — even within a category, oxalate levels vary widely. Some are very safe, others need caution. Check individual food pages for specific numbers.

What's the lowest-oxalate option in this category?

Browse the list below — the cards show oxalate per serving for each food. Safe foods (🟢) are your best bets.

How should I prepare these foods?

Preparation method matters. Boiling and draining can reduce oxalate in many vegetables. Steaming and roasting have less effect. Check individual food pages for specific tips.

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.