Cantaloupe (muskmelon)
Also listed as: Cantaloupe (muskmelon), raw
Cantaloupe (muskmelon) is low risk in a normal serving and a good everyday choice for most people with gout.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 140 g, which delivers 10 mg of purines, about 3% of a normal day's purine budget.
Even a large serving stays well within a normal day's purine budget.
These are plant purines, which research links far more weakly to flares: the 10 mg here counts as roughly 3 mg toward your gout risk.
Cantaloupe (muskmelon) is an easy choice to keep on hand.
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Why grade A
Low risk in a typical serving. A great everyday choice for a gout-friendly diet.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
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