Nuts and seeds Purine Content
Educational scientific summary of foods in the Nuts and seeds category.
Highest in Nuts and seeds
- Chia seeds — 58.6
- Almonds — 31.4
- Walnuts — 19.6
Lowest in Nuts and seeds
- Walnuts — 19.6
- Almonds — 31.4
- Chia seeds — 58.6
Questions about Nuts and seeds foods
Common question-style lookups for foods in this category.
Use these quick links to compare how individual foods in this category may fit into a gout-friendly pattern.
- Is Chia seeds high in purines? — Nuts and seeds
- Is Almonds high in purines? — Nuts and seeds
- Is Walnuts high in purines? — Nuts and seeds
Educational content only. Purine load is one factor; portion size and overall context still matter.
| Description ↕ | Total Purines mg/100 g ↕ | Uric Acid ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Chia seeds (Japan) 🛈 | 58.6 ▼ | 68.0 |
| Almonds (Japan) 🛈 | 31.4 ▼ | 37.0 |
| Walnuts (Japan) 🛈 | 19.6 ▼ | 23.1 |
Foods in this category
Browse individual foods and compare purine levels.
These foods belong to the same category and can vary significantly in purine content.
Even within the same category, purine levels can differ widely.
Helpful guides
These pages help interpret category-level purine comparisons.
Use the full table and low-purine guide to compare this category against lower-risk alternatives.
- Purine Table (mg per 100 g) — Full table of foods ranked by purine content
- Low Purine Foods — Lower-purine choices to compare against this category
- Uric Acid Levels — How food choices fit into uric acid management
Values across category pages should be compared per 100 g for consistency.
Educational scientific content only. Not medical advice.