Coconut Water
Beverages — purine content 3mg per 100g
Low Purine
3
mg/100g
Yes — very low purine, hydrating, potassium-rich.
Diet Advice
Coconut water is very low in purines and rich in potassium, which may help excrete uric acid. A good hydrating choice for gout-friendly diets.
Recommended Preparation
Fresh, chilled. Avoid sweetened varieties.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 3mg per 100g of Coconut Water (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
Coconut Water: is it high in purines?
Coconut Water: 3mg 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 Coconut Water during a gout flare?
Yes. At 3mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Coconut Water 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 Coconut Water?
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.