Are eggs high in oxalate?
A
No. Very low, none detected per 1 large egg
2 studies, all at 0 mg, 50 g serving
0 mg50 mg = a day60 mg+
Eggs are low in oxalate: the studies here detected none in 1 large egg.
50 or 100 mg a day: which target is yours
Boiling and draining lowers oxalate, because the soluble part leaches into the water. Compare the raw and boiled rows below.
Why sources disagree on eggs
Both studies here put it at 0 mg per 1 large egg, measured between 1962 and 2023.
Where this number comes from
Each row is one published measurement, converted to a 50 g serving (1 large egg). The grade and the range use the rows prepared the way the serving is eaten, and take the middle. How the grades work.
| Per serving | Per 100 g | Preparation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mg | 0 mg | raw whole egg | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health [1] |
| 0 mg | 0 mg | fresh, whole, boiled | Zarembski and Hodgkinson, 1962 [2] |
By Oliver Silen · Data checked November 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
