Is ham high in oxalate?
A
No. Very low, <1 mg per 5 oz
One study at <1 mg, 142 g serving
0 mg50 mg = a day60 mg+
Ham is low in oxalate: about <1 mg per 5 oz, which is 1% of the 50 mg a day many stone clinics aim for, or 1% of the 100 mg others allow.
50 or 100 mg a day: which target is yours
Where this number comes from
Each row is one published measurement, converted to a 142 g serving (5 oz). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| <1 mg | 0.49 mg | Canned | Harvard T.H, 2023 |
By Oliver Silen · Data checked November 2, 2026 · Not medical advice