Banana
Also listed as: Bananas, raw
Banana is low in purines and generally safe for people with gout in normal portions.
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 4 mg of purines, about 1% of a normal day's purine budget.
Per serving
140 g
Purine / serving
4 mg
% daily purine
1%
Why grade B
Safe for most people in normal portions.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Purines
confidence: medium
3 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Fructose
confidence: high
6.7 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Moderate for gout (3–8 g/100g).
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