Fresh Parsley
Also listed as: Parsley, fresh
Fresh Parsley 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.
Value (289 mg/100g) is correct per analytical measurement (Kaneko 2014; USDA Purine DB 2025). However, typical serving as a garnish or herb is 5-10g, delivering only 14-29 mg purines per serving — equivalent to low-to-moderate intake. Only a concern if consumed in large quantities (e.g., tabbouleh as a main dish, ~100g portion). Green zone per serving.
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 8 g, which delivers 23 mg of purines, about 6% of a normal day's purine budget.
Why grade A
Low risk in a typical serving. A great everyday choice for a gout-friendly diet.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
High for gout (150–300 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
These are plant purines. Research links purines from vegetables, legumes, and mushrooms far more weakly to gout flares than purines from meat and seafood, so the per-100g figure overstates the real risk here.
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