Canned Oysters
Canned Oysters are fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 113 g serving has about 121 mg of purines, about 30% 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 121 mg of purines, or about 30% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
You could have up to about 7 oz (185 g) before this reaches half a ~400 mg working daily purine target.
Canned Oysters fit in moderation, so portion is the thing to get right.
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Why grade C
Fine in moderation. Mind your portion size, especially during a flare.
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 oysters as part of a bigger dish? The Dish Decoder grades the whole plate, ingredient by ingredient.
Other forms of oysters
Different cuts, species, or preparations vary in purines. The most common form of "oysters" is shown first below.
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