Pine Nuts
Nuts — purine content 16mg per 100g
Low Purine
16
mg/100g
Yes — low purine, in moderation.
Diet Advice
Pine nuts are low in purines and rich in healthy fats and vitamin E. Enjoy in moderation due to high calorie content.
Recommended Preparation
In pesto, salads, or as a garnish. Toast lightly to enhance flavor.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 16mg per 100g of Pine Nuts (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
Pine Nuts: is it high in purines?
Pine Nuts: 16mg 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 Pine Nuts during a gout flare?
Yes. At 16mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Pine Nuts 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 Pine Nuts?
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.