Walnuts
Nuts — purine content 72mg per 100g
Medium Purine
72
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation (small portions).
Diet Advice
Walnuts have moderate purine content. Enjoy as a snack in small portions (about 10-15 walnuts per day).
Recommended Preparation
As a snack, added to salads, or used in baking.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 72mg per 100g of Walnuts (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
Walnuts: is it high in purines?
Walnuts: 72mg 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 Walnuts during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Walnuts out, or keep the portion small: at 72mg 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 Walnuts?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Walnuts include: Almonds, Cashews. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.