Pecans
Nuts — purine content 7mg per 100g
Low Purine
7
mg/100g
Yes — very low purine, healthy fats.
Diet Advice
Pecans are very low in purines and rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. A good gout-friendly nut choice in moderation.
Recommended Preparation
As a snack, in salads, or baked goods. Watch portion due to calories.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 7mg per 100g of Pecans (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
Pecans: is it high in purines?
Pecans: 7mg 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 Pecans during a gout flare?
Yes. At 7mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Pecans 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 Pecans?
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.