Kelp
Vegetables — purine content 24mg per 100g
Low Purine
24
mg/100g
Yes — low purine, iodine-rich.
Diet Advice
Kelp is low in purines and rich in iodine and minerals. Eaten in moderation, it can support thyroid health.
Recommended Preparation
In soups, stews, or salads. Eat in moderation due to iodine content.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 24mg per 100g of Kelp (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
Kelp: is it high in purines?
Kelp: 24mg 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 Kelp during a gout flare?
Yes. At 24mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Kelp 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 Kelp?
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.