How much Wasabi can I eat with gout?

A typical serving is about 16 g, which delivers 0 mg of purines, or about 0% of a ~400 mg working daily target. There is no need to limit it; a normal portion fits easily in a gout-friendly day.

Is Wasabi high in purines?

Wasabi is very low in purines: a typical 16 g serving has essentially none, and about 0.7 mg per 100 g.

Does Wasabi cause gout?

No single food causes gout; it develops from high uric acid over time. Wasabi is graded A and is low enough that a normal portion will not meaningfully raise your uric acid.

Wasabi

Wasabi is low risk in a normal serving and a good everyday choice for most people with gout. A typical 16 g serving is essentially purine-free.

General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.

How much can I eat?

Units

A typical serving is about 16 g, which delivers 0 mg of purines, or about 0% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

This serving

1 tbsp

16 g

Purine / serving

0 mg

% daily purine

<1%

Purines in this serving0 mg · <1% of a day

0 mg~400 mg daily limit

Adjust the serving

1 tbsp4 tbsp

Even a large serving stays well within a ~400 mg working daily purine target.

Wasabi is an easy choice to keep on hand.

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Why grade A

Low risk in a typical serving. A great everyday choice for a gout-friendly diet.

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines Moderate confidence

0.7 mg/100g

LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).

Fructose Moderate confidence

6.5 g/100g

LowModerateHighVery high

Moderate for gout (3–8 g/100g).

Processing: NOVA 3 of 4 (processed food). How processing affects the grade.

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Sources

1. Purine data: USDA Purine Database 2025 - Table 2 (International) Evidence tier: Peer-reviewed literature Replication: 1 sample International literature sources
2. Fructose data: USDA FoodData Central API (nutrient 1012) Evidence tier: Lab-verified U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Values are per 100g unless a note says otherwise, rounded to three significant figures; per-serving figures are calculated from the unrounded measurement, so recomputing from the rounded number can differ by a milligram or so. A single determination is normal in food composition tables, not a defect. Last reviewed July 18, 2026.

How we grade foods

Grades combine purine and fructose data with known gout triggers and benefits. We show our confidence on every food.

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Why grade A

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