Lotus Root
Vegetables — purine content 22mg per 100g
Low Purine
22
mg/100g
Yes — low purine, crunchy and nutritious.
Diet Advice
Lotus root is low in purines and rich in vitamin C, fiber, and minerals. A good gout-friendly choice.
Recommended Preparation
Stir-fried, soups, or braised. Pairs well with low-purine vegetables.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 22mg per 100g of Lotus Root (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
Lotus Root: is it high in purines?
Lotus Root: 22mg 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 Lotus Root during a gout flare?
Yes. At 22mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Lotus Root 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 Lotus Root?
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.