Can you eat century egg (preserved egg) if you have gout?
Safe
Generally safe to eat in a normal portion.
3 mg of purines in 1 egg (60 g) · 5 mg per 100 g
Preserved duck egg — low in purine, but very high in sodium.
Purines by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Purines | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 egg (60 g) | 60 g | 3 mg | 🟢 Safe |
Thresholds: under 50 mg per serving is Safe, 50–150 mg is Moderate, over 150 mg is High-risk.
Where this number comes from
USDA FoodData Central (composition, fructose, serving conversions).
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