Pasta (White)
Grains — purine content 15mg per 100g
Low Purine
15
mg/100g
Yes — low purine carb source
Diet Advice
Pasta is low in purines and can be a staple in a gout diet. Whole wheat pasta is even better for fiber and overall health. Avoid creamy and meat-based sauces high in purines.
Recommended Preparation
With tomato-based sauces and vegetables. Choose whole wheat when possible.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 15mg per 100g of Pasta (White) (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
Pasta (White): is it high in purines?
Pasta (White): 15mg 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 Pasta (White) during a gout flare?
Yes. At 15mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Pasta (White) 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 Pasta (White)?
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.