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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?

Units

A typical serving is about 140 g, which delivers 10 mg of purines, about 3% of a normal day's purine budget.

This serving
1 cup
140 g
Purine / serving
10 mg
% daily purine
3%
Purines in this serving10 mg · 3% of a day
0 mg~400 mg daily limit
¼ cup3 ¾ cups

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)

Purines confidence: medium
7 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).

Fructose confidence: high
2.4 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).

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