Sweet Potato
Vegetables — purine content 18mg per 100g
Low Purine
18
mg/100g
Yes — low purine, nutrient-rich
Diet Advice
Sweet potatoes are low in purines and packed with beta-carotene, vitamin C, and fiber. An excellent choice for a gout-friendly diet. Rich in antioxidants.
Recommended Preparation
Baked, steamed, or roasted. Great as a side dish or in soups.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 18mg per 100g of Sweet Potato (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
Sweet Potato: is it high in purines?
Sweet Potato: 18mg 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 Sweet Potato during a gout flare?
Yes. At 18mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato?
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.