Melon
Fruit — purine content 8mg per 100g
Low Purine
8
mg/100g
Yes — low purine; portion size still counts.
Diet Advice
Melon is low in purine at about 8mg per 100g and is mostly water, which supports hydration and urine output — both helpful for clearing uric acid.
Recommended Preparation
Eat fresh and chilled. Any normal preparation is fine.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; USDA. Purine value: 8mg per 100g of Melon (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
Melon: is it high in purines?
Melon: 8mg 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 Melon during a gout flare?
Yes. At 8mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Melon 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 Melon?
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.