Potatoes (White)
Vegetables — purine content 12mg per 100g
Low Purine
12
mg/100g
Yes — low purine, versatile staple
Diet Advice
Potatoes are very low in purines and can be a staple food for people with gout. They are rich in vitamin C and potassium. Best prepared by baking, boiling, or steaming. Avoid fried potatoes.
Recommended Preparation
Baked, boiled, or mashed without heavy cream. Avoid french fries and potato chips.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; USDA. Purine value: 12mg per 100g of Potatoes (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
Potatoes (White): is it high in purines?
Potatoes (White): 12mg 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 Potatoes (White) during a gout flare?
Yes. At 12mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Potatoes (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 Potatoes (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.