Frequently Asked Questions
How many purines are in Spirulina?
Spirulina contains about 1077 mg of purines per 100g. This means it high in purines (1076.8 mg/100g). For context, purine concentrations above 150 mg/100g are flagged as high-risk in gout care, while under 50 mg is usually considered low-risk.
Does Spirulina affect uric acid through fructose?
Fructose metabolism can raise uric acid levels. For Spirulina, 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.
Should I avoid Spirulina with gout?
Yes, it is recommended to avoid Spirulina if you have gout. It high in purines (1076.8 mg/100g). High-purine foods can trigger gout flares by raising blood uric acid levels. The American College of Rheumatology recommends limiting or avoiding high-purine foods like this one.
What food category does Spirulina belong to?
Spirulina is classified under Seafood in our gout food database. Its category placement gives helpful framing when comparing foods in your gout diet. Browse other seafood items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are gout-friendly alternatives to Spirulina?
Instead of Spirulina, consider choosing seafood options rated SAFE in our gout database — these have low purine (under 50 mg/100g) and low fructose (under 2g/100g). Browse our seafood category page to find the best substitutes for your gout diet plan.
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.