Gout Food Analysis: Raisins
Posted by: GoutPal in FF:1-2 Not Very Filling, Food Group: 0900 Fruits and Fruit Juices, Gout Food Analysis, IF: Moderately Inflammatory, PRAL: Very Alkaline
Raisins, golden seedless
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Description
3 references in USDA nutrition database:
Raisins, seeded
Raisins, seedless
Raisins, golden seedless
There are also many other foods containing raisins. I’ve selected the golden seedless variety for this analysis, but the ordinary seedless is slightly more nutritious and the seeded variety even more so.
Raisins have cropped up elsewhere on my gout pages as they are rich in tartaric acid (cream of tartar) which is a powerful alkalizing compound. Raisins are probably a better source of tartaric acid, as they also include a good proportion of fiber, and constipation is a particularly uncomfortable gout trigger. However, the large proportion of sugars means that you should try to limit your raisin intake if you are trying to lose weight. Also the resulting carbohydrate load can be inflammatory, hence the low Inflammation Factor rating.
Gout Food Analysis Data
USDA Ref: 09297
KCals: 302
Protein: 3.39
Calcium: 53
Magnesium: 35
Phosphorus: 115
Potassium: 746
PRAL: -11.349
Fullness Factor: 1.6
Inflammation Factor: -174
More nutrition facts and analysis at NutritionData.com
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It looks like moderation is the key. That works fine with me as I like raisens, but can’t seem to eat more than a small handful as they are so sweet.
Thanks for your input Richard.
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