Purine–Gout Table — Evidence-based food ratings Lotus root Purine Content (mg/100g) | Purine–Gout Index

Lotus root and Gout

Lotus root contains 0.3 mg total purines per 100 g.

Risk Band: Very Low

Purine Breakdown

  • Adenine: 0.2 mg
  • Guanine: 0.1 mg
  • Hypoxanthine: 0.0 mg
  • Xanthine: 0.0 mg

Is Lotus root High in Purines?

Based on total purine concentration, Lotus root is classified as Very Low. Individual tolerance varies and this information is educational only.

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Comparison

Comparing within the same category (Vegetables) is usually the most meaningful. Values are mg total purines per 100 g.

In Vegetables, lowest: Lotus root (0.3) · highest: Seaweed, nori, dried (591.5)

Higher in Vegetables