Canned Clams
Canned Clams are fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. 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.
This number comes from a single laboratory sample, and other cuts of the same food that were measured several times each came out substantially higher. We have not changed the figure, because we do not have a better-sourced one: we have stopped it reading as safe. Treat it as a moderate choice until it is re-measured.
How much can I eat?
Up to about 11 oz (325 g) keeps you under half a day's purines.
Canned Clams fit in moderation, so portion is the thing to get right.
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Why grade C: per 100 g and processing
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.
Diet is part of the picture, not all of it
For most people the body makes the majority of its own uric acid. Food contributes the smaller share. Eating well lowers your risk and helps you feel in control, but for many people diet alone does not bring uric acid down enough to stop flares. Medication often does the heavy lifting. Use these grades to make easier daily choices, and work with your doctor on the full plan.
Other forms of clams
The most common form of clams is first.
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How did canned clams go for you?
Reader experiences, not medical advice. The grade above comes from published data.