Fig
Fruit — purine content 3mg per 100g
Low Purine
3
mg/100g
Yes — very low purine, fiber-rich.
Diet Advice
Figs are very low in purines and high in fiber, potassium, and calcium. A good gout-friendly fruit choice.
Recommended Preparation
Fresh or dried. Dried figs are sweeter, so watch portion.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 3mg per 100g of Fig (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
Fig: is it high in purines?
Fig: 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 Fig 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 Fig 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 Fig?
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.