Buckwheat
Grains — purine content 65mg per 100g
Medium Purine
65
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation — moderate purine.
Diet Advice
Buckwheat has moderate purine content. Despite being called a wheat, it is gluten-free. Enjoy in small portions during remission.
Recommended Preparation
As soba noodles, porridge, or in pancakes. Watch portion sizes.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 65mg per 100g of Buckwheat (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
Buckwheat: is it high in purines?
Buckwheat: 65mg 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 Buckwheat during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Buckwheat out, or keep the portion small: at 65mg 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 Buckwheat?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Buckwheat include: Quinoa. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.