Frequently Asked Questions
How many purines are in Corn (raw)?
Corn contains about 12 mg of purines per 100g. This means it low in purines (11.8 mg/100g). Guidelines generally treat purine readings over 150 mg per 100g as high-risk and under 50 mg as safe for most people with gout.
Does Corn (raw) affect uric acid through fructose?
Fructose metabolism can raise uric acid levels. For Corn, fructose data is limited, but it is classified as None based on food category analysis. People with gout should be mindful of total daily fructose intake.
Can I eat Corn (raw) with gout?
Yes, Corn is generally safe for people with gout. It low in purines (11.8 mg/100g). In most gout frameworks, foods under 50 mg/100g of purines qualify as low-risk. Feel free to include it within a varied gout-friendly eating pattern, while deferring to your clinician's advice.
What food category does Corn (raw) belong to?
Corn is classified under Vegetables in our gout food database. Where it sits in the food hierarchy is useful context for planning a gout-friendly diet. Browse other vegetables items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are other gout-safe foods like Corn (raw)?
If you enjoy Corn, you may also want to explore other vegetables items rated SAFE for gout in our database. Seek out similar foods keeping purine under 50 mg/100g and fructose under 2g/100g. Browse our vegetables category page for full comparisons.
Data Quality
This entry uses T2-level data:
At least one dimension is directly measured; the other is based on scientific consensus.
Sources include USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0), the USDA+ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods Release 2.0 (2025), Kaneko et al. Biol Pharm Bull 2014, and ACR/EULAR clinical guidelines.