Plant Purines in Legumes
Legumes carry moderate purine values — lentils, beans, and soy products typically list 50 to 100 mg per 100 g — but like other plants, their purines are mostly adenine and guanine, which affect uric acid less than the hypoxanthine in meat. No strong evidence links regular legume intake to higher gout risk, and their fiber and plant protein are useful in a gout-friendly diet. The caution is portion and preparation: heavily salted or sweetened bean products change the picture.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many purines are in Beans Adzuki Dried (raw)?
Beans Adzuki Dried contains about 78 mg of purines per 100g. has moderate purine levels (77.6 mg/100g). For context, purine concentrations above 150 mg/100g are flagged as high-risk in gout care, while under 50 mg is usually considered low-risk.
Does Beans Adzuki Dried (raw) affect uric acid through fructose?
Fructose metabolism can raise uric acid levels. For Beans Adzuki Dried, fructose data is limited, but it is classified as None based on food category analysis. People with gout should be mindful of total daily fructose intake.
Can I eat Beans Adzuki Dried (raw) with gout?
Beans Adzuki Dried is classified as MODERATE risk for gout. has moderate purine levels (77.6 mg/100g). In limited amounts now and then it may be manageable; during a flare, steer clear. Watch your individual reaction and get guidance from a clinician who knows your history.
What food category does Beans Adzuki Dried (raw) belong to?
Beans Adzuki Dried is classified under Legumes in our gout food database. Its category placement gives helpful framing when comparing foods in your gout diet. Browse other legumes items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are gout-friendly alternatives to Beans Adzuki Dried (raw)?
Instead of Beans Adzuki Dried, consider choosing legumes options rated SAFE in our gout database — these have low purine (under 50 mg/100g) and low fructose (under 2g/100g). Browse our legumes category page to find the best substitutes for your gout diet plan.
Data Quality
This entry uses T2-level data:
At least one dimension is directly measured; the other is based on scientific consensus.
Sources include USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0), the USDA+ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods Release 2.0 (2025), Kaneko et al. Biol Pharm Bull 2014, and ACR/EULAR clinical guidelines.