Soup (matsutake type, powdered)
Soup (matsutake type, powdered) is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 245 g serving has about 19 mg of purines, about 5% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
Value is per 100g of the dry soup powder, not prepared soup. A serving uses only a small spoonful of powder (a few grams) made up with water, so a bowl of prepared soup delivers a small fraction of this concentrated per-100g figure.
Low in purines, but ultra-processed. Ultra-processed foods are linked to higher gout risk on their own, so we do not rate this as safe to eat freely. (UK Biobank 2024)
How much can I eat?
Even a large serving stays well under a day's purines.
Figures use the as-eaten (cooked or reconstituted) concentration.
Portion size is what matters most here, and it’s easy to misjudge by eye. A kitchen scale makes it simple.
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Why grade C: per 100 g and processing
Per 100 g made up with water (for comparison)
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Fructose here is estimated, not measured directly for this food.
Processing: NOVA 4 of 4. How processing affects the grade.
The figures above are as eaten, the same basis as the grade. They are worked out from the measurement on the dried product, which is 234 mg purine and 0.15 g fructose per 100 g of powder. Used straight from the jar as a seasoning, those are the numbers that apply.
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 soup
The most common form of soup is first.
How did soup (matsutake type, powdered) go for you?
Reader experiences, not medical advice. The grade above comes from published data.