Cherries (Tart)
Fruit — purine content 17mg per 100g
Low Purine
17
mg/100g
Excellent — may help reduce gout attack risk.
Diet Advice
Multiple studies suggest tart cherry juice may help reduce gout flare frequency. Portion size is the main thing to watch, not purine content.
Recommended Preparation
Fresh cherries as snack, tart cherry juice (no added sugar), or frozen cherries in smoothies.
Data source: Zhang Y, Arthritis Rheum 2012; USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 17mg per 100g of Cherries (Tart) (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
Cherries (Tart): is it high in purines?
Cherries (Tart): 17mg 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 Cherries (Tart) during a gout flare?
Yes. At 17mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Cherries (Tart) 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 Cherries (Tart)?
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.