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Honey

Sweets — purine content 3mg per 100g

Medium Purine
3
mg/100g

Yes, but in small amounts (high in fructose)

Why this rating: Honey is almost purine-free, but it is roughly 40% fructose. Fructose is metabolised in a way that consumes ATP and produces uric acid, so honey is rated Medium rather than Low despite its near-zero purine value.

Diet Advice

Honey is very low in purines but high in fructose, which can increase uric acid production. Use in moderation as a sweetener. Better than refined sugar but still limit intake.

Recommended Preparation

Use as natural sweetener in small amounts. Add to tea or yogurt. 1-2 tsp per day.

Low Purine Alternatives

  • Stevia (0mg)

Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 3mg per 100g of Honey (Medium purine, yellow zone).

See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honey: is it high in purines?
Honey: 3mg of purines per 100g, in the medium band (50-150mg/100g) used on this site. This is a food to portion rather than ban: smaller servings, less often, and sparingly during a flare.
Can I eat Honey during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Honey out, or keep the portion small: at 3mg per 100g it sits in the medium band, and a flare is when purine intake is kept lowest. Between flares a moderate portion is a more reasonable fit.
What are the best low-purine alternatives to Honey?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Honey include: Stevia. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.