Mushrooms (White)
Vegetables — purine content 92mg per 100g
Medium Purine
92
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation — vegetable purine may be safer
Diet Advice
Mushrooms are moderately high in purines, but research suggests purines from vegetables do not increase gout risk as much as animal purines. Still, limit portions during flare-ups.
Recommended Preparation
Stir-fried or in soups with other vegetables. Portion control is key.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Zhang Y, Arthritis Rheum 2012; USDA. Purine value: 92mg per 100g of Mushrooms (White) (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
Mushrooms (White): is it high in purines?
Mushrooms (White): 92mg 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 Mushrooms (White) during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Mushrooms (White) out, or keep the portion small: at 92mg 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 Mushrooms (White)?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Mushrooms (White) include: Broccoli, Cauliflower. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.