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 Great Northern Dried (raw)?
Beans Great Northern Dried contains about 213 mg of purines per 100g. This means it high in purines (213.0 mg/100g). Guidelines generally treat purine readings over 150 mg per 100g as high-risk and under 50 mg as safe for most people with gout.
Does Beans Great Northern Dried (raw) affect uric acid through fructose?
Fructose metabolism can raise uric acid levels. For Beans Great Northern 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.
Should I avoid Beans Great Northern Dried (raw) with gout?
Yes, it is recommended to avoid Beans Great Northern Dried if you have gout. It high in purines (213.0 mg/100g). High-purine foods can trigger gout flares by raising blood uric acid levels. The American College of Rheumatology recommends limiting or avoiding high-purine foods like this one.
What food category does Beans Great Northern Dried (raw) belong to?
Beans Great Northern Dried is classified under Legumes in our gout food database. Where it sits in the food hierarchy is useful context for planning a gout-friendly diet. Browse other legumes items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are gout-friendly alternatives to Beans Great Northern Dried (raw)?
Instead of Beans Great Northern 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.