At 51.3mg/100g of purine, Spinach sits in the moderate range. It's not off-limits for gout, but portion control matters. Leafy greens like Spinach may contain measurable purine, but this is plant-source purine — which studies consistently show does not raise gout risk. The fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants in leafy greens far outweigh any theoretical purine concern.
Spinach should be eaten in moderation with gout. It contains 51.3mg of purine per 100g (moderate range: 50–150mg). It can be part of a gout-friendly diet, but keep portions reasonable and not daily.
Most vegetables are best lightly cooked rather than overcooked — steaming, sautéing, or eating raw preserves more vitamins and antioxidants than boiling. However, any preparation method is safe for gout since vegetable purines do not raise uric acid. [Source: Mayo Clinic / Arthritis Foundation] Spinach is safe for gout regardless of how you cook it.
Most vegetables are best lightly cooked rather than overcooked — steaming, sautéing, or eating raw preserves more vitamins and antioxidants than boiling. However, any preparation method is safe for gout since vegetable purines do not raise uric acid. [Source: Mayo Clinic / Arthritis Foundation]
Studies have shown that vegetables high in purines — including asparagus, spinach, and green peas — do NOT raise the risk of gout. Plant-source purine is metabolized differently from animal-source purine. [Source: Mayo Clinic / ACR 2020]
Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day — and up to 16 during a gout flare. Water helps your kidneys flush uric acid from your system. [Source: Arthritis Foundation]