Coffee vs Green Tea for Gout
Side-by-side purine comparison of every Coffee and Green Tea variety in our database. See which one has more Safe-rated options and fewer Avoid-rated items.
Bottom line: Coffee has 1 Safe-rated options vs 1 for Green Tea, and 0 Avoid-rated items vs 0. Green Tea is generally the safer choice for gout.
Full Comparison Table
All varieties sorted by purine content (lowest to highest)
| Food | Purine (mg/100g) | Verdict |
|---|
| Green Tea → Green Tea | 1.67 mg/100g | Safe |
| Coffee → Coffee | 0 mg/100g | Safe |
Data Sources: Purine values from USDA FoodData Central / ODS-NIH Purine Database (Release 2, 2025). Verdicts based on the V2 judgment engine (Purine × Fructose × Alcohol framework).
Disclaimer: This website provides dietary information only. It is not medical advice.
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