Yam
Vegetables — purine content 22mg per 100g
Low Purine
22
mg/100g
Yes — low purine, nourishing.
Diet Advice
Yam is low in purines and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. A nutritious gout-friendly choice.
Recommended Preparation
Stir-fried, steamed, or in soups. Pairs well with lean meats in moderation.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 22mg per 100g of Yam (Low purine, green zone).
See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yam: is it high in purines?
Yam: 22mg of purines per 100g, well inside the low-purine band (under 50mg/100g) used on this site. That makes it a comfortable everyday choice in a gout-friendly diet, though portion size and the rest of the plate still count.
Can I eat Yam during a gout flare?
Yes. At 22mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Yam out during a flare. Light meals and enough fluid matter more here than avoiding a food like this.
What are the best low-purine alternatives to Yam?
There is little to substitute here: the purine content already sits in the low band, so the aim is variety rather than replacement. Other low-purine options include tofu, low-fat dairy and most vegetables.