Almonds
Nuts — purine content 39mg per 100g
Low Purine
39
mg/100g
Yes — low purine; portion size still counts.
Diet Advice
Almonds are low in purine at about 39mg per 100g and are a plant protein source. Nuts are recommended on a gout diet in place of some meat; the limit here is calories rather than purine, because nuts are energy-dense.
Recommended Preparation
A small handful as a snack, or scattered over salads and yogurt. Choose raw or dry-roasted and unsalted.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Li R, Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2018 (dietary factors meta-analysis). Purine value: 39mg per 100g of Almonds (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
Almonds: is it high in purines?
Almonds: 39mg 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 Almonds during a gout flare?
Yes. At 39mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Almonds 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 Almonds?
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.