Asparagus
Vegetables — purine content 123mg per 100g
Medium Purine
123
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation. Vegetable purines are less problematic.
Diet Advice
Asparagus is moderate in purines but as a vegetable, the purines are less readily absorbed. Enjoy in reasonable amounts.
Recommended Preparation
Roasted, grilled, or steamed. Serve with olive oil and lemon.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 123mg per 100g of Asparagus (Medium purine, yellow zone).
See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Asparagus: is it high in purines?
Asparagus: 123mg of purines per 100g, in the medium band (50-150mg/100g) used on this site. This is a food to portion rather than ban: smaller servings, less often, and sparingly during a flare.
Can I eat Asparagus during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Asparagus out, or keep the portion small: at 123mg per 100g it sits in the medium band, and a flare is when purine intake is kept lowest. Between flares a moderate portion is a more reasonable fit.
What are the best low-purine alternatives to Asparagus?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Asparagus include: Broccoli, Cauliflower. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.