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Shiitake Mushrooms

Also listed as: Mushrooms, shiitake, raw

Shiitake Mushrooms is low risk in a normal serving and a good everyday choice for most people with gout.

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

How much can I eat?

A typical serving is about 70 g, which delivers 16 mg of purines, about 4% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving
70 g
Purine / serving
16 mg
% daily purine
4%

Why grade A

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

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines confidence: medium
23.1 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

Fructose confidence: high
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).

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