Japanese Yam
Also listed as: Yam, Japanese
Japanese Yam 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 85 g, which delivers 3 mg of purines, about 1% of a normal day's purine budget.
Per serving
85 g
Purine / serving
3 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
4 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Fructose
confidence: high
5.56 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Moderate for gout (3–8 g/100g).
Good to know: Japanese yam has modestly higher fructose than most vegetables; still low risk in normal portions.
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