Purine content
All apples are considered low in purines. Low-purine foods contain less than 50 milligrams of purines per 100 grams of food.
100 grams of apples contain 14 milligrams of purine compounds. Apple juice and dried apples are also low in purines and are allowed in the diet of people with gout.
Other acceptable low-purine foods include most vegetables, low-fat or fat-free dairy products, and fruits.
Vitamin C content
A diet rich in vitamin C can reduce uric acid levels and help prevent and treat gout. Men should get 90 milligrams of vitamin C a day, while women need about 75 milligrams.
100 grams of apples provide 48 kcal, 0.6 grams of fiber and 7mg of vitamin C. Therefore, including apples in your diet can help you reach your daily recommended intake.
If you have gout, try to consume two to four servings of fruit each day, advises the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. One medium apple, 1 cup of sliced or chopped apples, 1 cup of apple juice, and 1/2 cup of dried apples all count as a serving of fruit.
Avoid apple products with added sugar, such as sugary applesauce, and choose only pure fruit juice.
