Golden Corral Oxalate Guide

37 menu items analyzed for oxalate content

17 Safe14 Caution6 Avoid

These are estimates based on typical preparations and standard recipes. Actual oxalate values may vary based on specific preparations, seasonal ingredients, and regional menu differences. Always check with your server about specific ingredients.

Likely Safe Options

Low oxalate — generally kidney-friendly choices

Carved Turkey

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Rotisserie Chicken

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Carved Ham

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Sirloin Steak

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Cotton Candy

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

food coloring 0.1mg

Caesar Salad

Likely Safe~0mg (0–1mg range)

Key Ingredients

garlic 0.3mglemon juice 0.2mg

Smoked Brisket

Likely Safe~3mg (2–5mg range)

Key Ingredients

tomatoes 1.8mgBBQ sauce 1.2mggarlic 0.3mg

BBQ Pork Ribs

Likely Safe~5mg (3–8mg range)

Key Ingredients

BBQ glaze 3.2mgtomatoes 1.8mggarlic 0.3mg

Green Beans

Likely Safe~6mg (4–9mg range)

Key Ingredients

green beans 5.5mgblack pepper 0.6mg

Rice Pilaf

Likely Safe~6mg (3–13mg range)

Key Ingredients

rice 6.4mg

Black-Eyed Peas

Likely Safe~7mg (4–10mg range)

Key Ingredients

black-eyed peas 5.6mgblack pepper 1.1mg

Banana Pudding

Likely Safe~11mg (6–16mg range)

Key Ingredients

vanilla wafers 7.5mgbanana 2.3mgvanilla pudding 0.8mg

Macaroni & Cheese

Likely Safe~12mg (7–18mg range)

Key Ingredients

macaroni pasta 8.4mgflour 3.8mg

Buttered Corn

Likely Safe~13mg (8–20mg range)

Key Ingredients

sweet corn 13.0mg

Country Fried Chicken

Likely Safe~14mg (8–21mg range)

Key Ingredients

flour 11.4mgblack pepper 2.2mg

Chicken Fried Steak

Likely Safe~14mg (8–21mg range)

Key Ingredients

flour 11.4mgblack pepper 2.2mg

Steamed Broccoli

Likely Safe~16mg (9–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

broccoli florets 15.6mg

Proceed with Caution

Moderate oxalate — pair with calcium-rich foods

Garden Salad

Check Sides~18mg (11–28mg range)

Key Ingredients

carrots 9.5mgtomatoes 7.1mgred onion 1.1mgcucumbers 0.7mg

Meatloaf

Check Sides~19mg (11–28mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadcrumbs 9.7mgtomato glaze 6.5mgtomatoes 2.2mgonion 0.3mg

Broccoli Salad

Check Sides~24mg (14–35mg range)

Key Ingredients

broccoli 18.0mgraisins 3.2mgvinegar 1.2mgred onion 1.1mg

Pasta Salad

Check Sides~24mg (10–48mg range)

Key Ingredients

rotini pasta 15.0mgoregano 4.5mgvinegar 2.4mgvegetables 1.6mggarlic 0.3mg

Fried Chicken

Check Sides~25mg (15–38mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 25.0mg

Baked Ziti

Check Sides~26mg (16–39mg range)

Key Ingredients

ziti pasta 14.0mgtomatoes 10.7mggarlic 0.7mgbasil 0.4mg

Fried Fish

Check Sides~27mg (16–41mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 25.0mgwhite fish fillets 2.0mg

Pecan Pie

Check Sides~29mg (17–43mg range)

Key Ingredients

pie crust 14.4mgpecan 14.4mg

Pot Roast

Check Sides~32mg (19–48mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato 17.0mgcarrots 14.3mgonion 0.5mg

Collard Greens

Check Sides~33mg (36–90mg range)

Key Ingredients

collard greens 33.0mg

Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Check Sides~49mg (29–73mg range)

Key Ingredients

potatoes 48.6mg

Carrot Cake

Check Sides~51mg (31–77mg range)

Key Ingredients

cinnamon 33.6mgcarrot 9.3mgall-purpose flour 8.5mg

Potato Salad

Check Sides~57mg (34–85mg range)

Key Ingredients

potatoes 48.6mgcelery 6.3mgmustard 1.2mgvinegar 0.6mg

Loaded Baked Potato

Check Sides~61mg (36–91mg range)

Key Ingredients

potato 60.8mg

Best to Avoid

High oxalate — consider safer alternatives

Coleslaw

High Risk~68mg (41–102mg range)

Key Ingredients

cabbage 52.5mgcarrots 14.3mgvinegar 1.2mg

Chocolate Cake

High Risk~80mg (48–121mg range)

Key Ingredients

cocoa powder 71.9mgall-purpose flour 8.5mg

Fried Okra

High Risk~81mg (48–121mg range)

Key Ingredients

okra 72.5mgcornmeal or flour 8.1mg

Baked Sweet Potato

Choose Another~432mg (259–648mg range)

Key Ingredients

sweet potato 432.0mg

Beet Salad

Choose Another~939mg (563–1408mg range)

Key Ingredients

beets 934.7mgvinegar 3.6mgonion 0.7mg

Spinach Salad

Choose Another~972mg (583–1458mg range)

Key Ingredients

spinach 970.0mgvinegar 1.8mgmushrooms 0.1mg

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