Dishes · Mexican
Are beef tacos high in oxalate?
C
Moderately. Moderate, 14 mg per 2 tacos
Range 14 to 23 mg across the studies behind each ingredient
One serving of beef tacos (2 tacos) has about 14 mg of oxalate, 28% of the 50 mg a day many stone clinics aim for. Corn tortillas carries 71% of it.
What's in it
A typical home recipe for one serving. Each ingredient uses the middle published value from its own page, scaled to the amount in the dish. Your recipe may differ, so add your own in the calculator.
| Ingredient | Amount | Oxalate | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn tortillas grade C | 52 g 1 × 2 tortillas | 10 mg | 71% |
| Tomato grade C | 30 g 0.2 × 1 medium tomato | 2.4 mg | 17% |
| Salsa grade A | 32 g 0.5 × 1/4 cup | 1.4 mg | 10% |
| Beef grade A | 85 g 1 × 3 oz cooked | <1 mg | 1% |
| Cheese grade A | 21 g 0.8 × 1 oz cheddar | <1 mg | 1% |
| Lettuce grade A | 20 g 0.6 × 1 cup shredded | <1 mg | 1% |
Not counted, no published value on this site yet: taco seasoning.
By Oliver Silen · Data checked November 2, 2026 · Not medical advice