Green Tea
Beverages — purine content 0mg per 100g
Low Purine
0
mg/100g
Yes — purines negligible, may have benefits
Diet Advice
Green tea has negligible purines and contains antioxidants like EGCG. Some studies suggest green tea may have mild uric acid lowering effects. Stay hydrated with green tea.
Recommended Preparation
Brewed fresh, without added sugar. Can be consumed hot or cold.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 0mg per 100g of Green Tea (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
Green Tea: is it high in purines?
Green Tea: 0mg 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 Green Tea during a gout flare?
Yes. At 0mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Green Tea 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 Green Tea?
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.