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Seaweed (kombu, dried)

Also listed as: Seaweed, kombu, dried

Seaweed (kombu, dried) 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.

Fructose here is a category-level estimate, not a direct measurement for this food.

How much can I eat?

A typical serving is about 10 g, which delivers 5 mg of purines, about 1% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving
10 g
Purine / serving
5 mg
% daily purine
1%

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
46.4 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

Fructose confidence: medium (estimated)
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

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