Luby's Cafeteria Oxalate Guide

33 menu items analyzed for oxalate content

17 Safe13 Caution3 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

Jello Salad

Likely Safe~0mg (0–0mg range)

Key Ingredients

Baked Chicken

Likely Safe~1mg (0–1mg range)

Key Ingredients

black pepper 0.6mg

Grilled Chicken Breast

Likely Safe~1mg (0–1mg range)

Key Ingredients

black pepper 0.6mg

Baked White Fish

Likely Safe~3mg (1–5mg range)

Key Ingredients

white fish fillet 1.8mgblack pepper 0.6mglemon 0.3mg

Baked Ham

Likely Safe~5mg (3–7mg range)

Key Ingredients

pineapple 2.9mgbrown sugar 1.7mg

Cranberry Gelatin Salad

Likely Safe~5mg (2–10mg range)

Key Ingredients

fruit pieces 5.0mg

Black-Eyed Peas

Likely Safe~5mg (2–10mg range)

Key Ingredients

black-eyed peas 4.8mgonion 0.3mg

Roast Beef

Likely Safe~7mg (4–10mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 6.0mgblack pepper 0.6mg

Chopped Steak

Likely Safe~7mg (4–10mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 5.0mgonion 1.4mgblack pepper 0.6mg

Liver & Onions

Likely Safe~8mg (5–11mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 5.0mgonion 2.0mgblack pepper 0.6mg

Green Beans

Likely Safe~8mg (5–12mg range)

Key Ingredients

green beans 5.5mgsalt and pepper 2.2mg

Buttered Corn

Likely Safe~12mg (7–18mg range)

Key Ingredients

corn kernels 12.0mg

Banana Pudding

Likely Safe~13mg (8–20mg range)

Key Ingredients

vanilla wafers 10.0mgbanana 2.3mgvanilla pudding 0.8mg

Steamed Broccoli

Likely Safe~14mg (9–22mg range)

Key Ingredients

broccoli 14.4mg

Macaroni & Cheese

Likely Safe~15mg (9–22mg range)

Key Ingredients

elbow macaroni 10.8mgflour 3.8mg

Lemon Meringue Pie

Likely Safe~15mg (9–23mg range)

Key Ingredients

pie crust 14.4mglemon juice 0.4mglemon zest 0.1mgcornstarch 0.1mg

Garden Salad

Likely Safe~16mg (10–24mg range)

Key Ingredients

mixed salad greens 8.0mgtomato 7.5mgcucumber 0.4mg

Proceed with Caution

Moderate oxalate — pair with calcium-rich foods

Meatloaf

Check Sides~17mg (10–26mg range)

Key Ingredients

breadcrumbs 9.7mgtomato sauce 5.7mgbrown gravy 1.4mgonion 0.3mg

Coconut Meringue Pie

Check Sides~17mg (10–26mg range)

Key Ingredients

pie crust 14.4mgshredded coconut 3.0mg

Dinner Roll

Check Sides~23mg (14–35mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 22.5mgyeast 0.9mg

Fried Chicken

Check Sides~26mg (15–38mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 25.0mgblack pepper 0.6mg

Fried Shrimp

Check Sides~27mg (16–40mg range)

Key Ingredients

tartar sauce 10.0mgflour 9.5mgbreadcrumbs 6.5mgcocktail sauce 0.7mg

Pecan Pie

Check Sides~28mg (17–41mg range)

Key Ingredients

pecans 17.9mgpie crust 9.6mg

Pinto Beans

Check Sides~28mg (11–55mg range)

Key Ingredients

pinto beans 27.4mgonion 0.3mg

Fried Fish

Check Sides~30mg (18–45mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 30.0mg

Chicken Fried Steak

Check Sides~34mg (20–50mg range)

Key Ingredients

wheat flour 25.0mgwheat flour 7.5mgblack pepper 1.1mg

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Check Sides~35mg (21–52mg range)

Key Ingredients

russet potatoes 33.6mgbrown gravy 1.1mg

Cole Slaw

Check Sides~35mg (21–53mg range)

Key Ingredients

cabbage 28.0mgcarrots 7.1mg

Chocolate Layer Cake

Check Sides~51mg (30–76mg range)

Key Ingredients

cocoa powder 38.3mgall-purpose flour 6.4mgchocolate fudge frosting 6.0mg

Baked Potato

Check Sides~61mg (36–91mg range)

Key Ingredients

russet potato 60.8mg

Best to Avoid

High oxalate — consider safer alternatives

Fried Okra

High Risk~97mg (58–146mg range)

Key Ingredients

okra 87.0mgwheat flour 10.0mg

Fruit Cobbler

Choose Another~443mg (177–886mg range)

Key Ingredients

seasonal fruit 443.1mg

Creamed Spinach

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

Key Ingredients

spinach 970.0mgflour 1.9mggarlic 0.3mg

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