Ginger Root
Also listed as: Ginger root, raw
Ginger Root is low risk in a normal serving and a good everyday choice for most people with gout. A typical 3 g serving is essentially purine-free.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 3 g, which delivers 0 mg of purines, or about 0% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
Even a large serving stays well within a ~400 mg working daily purine target.
Dairy purines don't raise uric acid, so this serving counts as roughly 0 mg toward your gout risk.
Ginger Root 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).
Fructose here is a category-level estimate, not a direct measurement for this food.
Processing: NOVA 1 of 4 (unprocessed or minimally processed). How processing affects the grade.
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