Canned Clams
Canned Clams are low in purines and generally safe for people with gout in normal portions. A typical 113 g serving has about 70 mg of purines, about 18% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 113 g, which delivers 70 mg of purines, or about 18% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
You could have up to about 11 oz (325 g) before this reaches half a ~400 mg working daily purine target.
Canned Clams are an easy choice to keep on hand.
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Why grade B
Safe for most people in normal portions.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Moderate for gout (50–150 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Processing: NOVA 3 of 4 (processed food). How processing affects the grade.
Eating canned clams as part of a bigger dish? The Dish Decoder grades the whole plate, ingredient by ingredient.
Other forms of clams
Different cuts, species, or preparations vary in purines. The most common form of "clams" is shown first below.
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