Dark Chocolate
Sweets — purine content 25mg per 100g
Low Purine
25
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation (choose high cacao, low sugar)
Diet Advice
Dark chocolate (70%+ cacao) is low in purines and contains antioxidants that may help with inflammation. However, it's high in calories and sugar, so limit to 20-30g per day.
Recommended Preparation
High cacao (70%+) dark chocolate. Small squares as occasional treat.
Low Purine Alternatives
- Berries (12mg)
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 25mg per 100g of Dark Chocolate (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
Dark Chocolate: is it high in purines?
Dark Chocolate: 25mg 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 Dark Chocolate during a gout flare?
Yes. At 25mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Dark Chocolate 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 Dark Chocolate?
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.