Clams contains 136mg/100g of purine — moderate, not high. It can be part of a gout-friendly diet with sensible portions. Shellfish like Clams are moderate-to-high in purines. The Arthritis Foundation recommends eating shellfish only occasionally — the cumulative effect across a meal can add up.
Clams should be eaten in moderation with gout. It contains 136mg of purine per 100g (moderate range: 50–150mg). It can be part of a gout-friendly diet, but keep portions reasonable and not daily.
Boiling or stewing meat and discarding the cooking liquid can reduce purine content. Water-soluble purines leach into the water during cooking — do not consume the broth if reducing purine intake. [Source: General nutrition guideline] Grilling and frying add inflammatory compounds from charring and high-heat oils — poaching, steaming, or stewing are better methods.
Anchovies, sardines, herring, mussels, scallops, codfish, trout, and haddock are among the highest-purine seafood. The Arthritis Foundation and Cleveland Clinic both list these as foods to limit or avoid with gout. [Source: Arthritis Foundation / Cleveland Clinic]
Shellfish — including shrimp, crab, lobster, oysters, mussels, and scallops — should be eaten only occasionally. While not all shellfish have extremely high purine, their cumulative effect can raise uric acid levels. [Source: Arthritis Foundation] Seafood is the primary dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory benefits. Since a low-purine diet limits certain seafood, consider plant-based omega-3 sources like walnuts, flaxseeds, and chia seeds. [Source: Cleveland Clinic]
Anchovies, sardines, herring, mussels, scallops, codfish, trout, and haddock are among the highest-purine seafood. The Arthritis Foundation and Cleveland Clinic both list these as foods to limit or avoid with gout. [Source: Arthritis Foundation / Cleveland Clinic] Shellfish — including shrimp, crab, lobster, oysters, mussels, and scallops — should be eaten only occasionally. While not all shellfish have extremely high purine, their cumulative effect can raise uric acid levels. [Source: Arthritis Foundation]