Spinach
Vegetables — purine content 57mg per 100g
Medium Purine
57
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation. Vegetable purines are less absorbable.
Diet Advice
Spinach contains moderate purines but is rich in nutrients. Enjoy in reasonable amounts - about 1 cup cooked per meal is fine.
Recommended Preparation
Sautéed with garlic, added to salads, or blended in smoothies.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 57mg per 100g of Spinach (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
Spinach: is it high in purines?
Spinach: 57mg 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 Spinach during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Spinach out, or keep the portion small: at 57mg 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 Spinach?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Spinach include: Kale, Broccoli. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.