Ginger
Vegetables — purine content 5mg per 100g
Low Purine
5
mg/100g
Yes — very low purine, anti-inflammatory
Diet Advice
Ginger is very low in purines and has potent anti-inflammatory properties. It may help reduce gout-related inflammation. Can be used in cooking, tea, or as a spice.
Recommended Preparation
Fresh in stir-fries, as ginger tea, or grated in dishes.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 5mg per 100g of Ginger (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
Ginger: is it high in purines?
Ginger: 5mg 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 Ginger during a gout flare?
Yes. At 5mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Ginger 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 Ginger?
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.