Tomato and gout

Tomatoes are a excellent choice for anyone managing gout. With just 4.6 mg of purines per 100 g in their raw form, they sit firmly in the low-purine category and can be enjoyed regularly without concern. This means tomatoes won't significantly contribute to uric acid buildup in your body, even during your daily maintenance phase when you're aiming to stay under 400 mg of purines per day. The good news extends to different preparations: boiled tomatoes contain even less at 2.3 mg per 100 g, while steamed versions have 2.9 mg. The only variant worth noting is roasted tomatoes, which contain 7.8 mg per 100 g—still low, but slightly higher due to concentration during cooking. You can confidently add tomatoes to salads, sauces, and cooked dishes. A practical tip: enjoy tomatoes as part of a balanced meal and remember to stay well hydrated, as proper fluid intake helps your kidneys process uric acid more efficiently.