Eggs
Protein — purine content 13mg per 100g
Low Purine
13
mg/100g
Excellent choice — very low purine.
Diet Advice
Eggs are nearly purine-free and a good protein source in a gout-friendly diet. They fit easily into a regular rotation.
Recommended Preparation
Boiled, scrambled, poached, or in omelets. Avoid excessive butter or oil.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Mayo Clinic. Purine value: 13mg per 100g of Eggs (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
Eggs: is it high in purines?
Eggs: 13mg 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 Eggs during a gout flare?
Yes. At 13mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Eggs 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 Eggs?
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.