Plain Yogurt
Also listed as: Yogurt, plain
Plain Yogurt 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 50 g, which delivers 4 mg of purines, about 1% of a normal day's purine budget.
Even a large serving stays well within a normal day's purine budget.
Dairy purines don't raise uric acid, so this serving counts as roughly 0 mg toward your gout risk.
Plain Yogurt is an easy choice to keep on hand.
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Why grade A
Low risk in a typical serving. A great everyday choice for a gout-friendly diet.
Low-fat and skim dairy promote uric-acid excretion and are linked to lower gout risk; the benefit applies to low-fat versions, not full-fat.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Other forms of yogurt
Different cuts, species, or preparations vary in purines. The everyday default for "yogurt" is shown first below.
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