Last reviewed: 2026-08-05 • Editorial Standards

Gout and Legumes: Which Ones Are Safe?

86 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

Lower Riskbean curd lees (okara) Lower RiskBean sprouts Lower Riskbean sprouts, without bean, raw Lower Riskbeans, black, canned5 Lower Riskbeans, navy, canned5 Lower Riskbeans, pinto, canned5 Lower Riskblackeye peas, canned5 Lower RiskBroad bean Lower Riskbroad beans, dried, raw Lower Riskchickpeas (garbanzo beans), canned5 Lower Riskchickpeas (garbanzo beans), cooked Lower Riskchickpeas (garbanzo beans), no further specified Lower Riskgreen beans Lower RiskGreen soybean Lower Riskhummus - nfy12141e Lower Riskhummus - nfy12141y Lower Riskhummus, commercial Lower RiskMiso White miso Lower Riskpeas, green Lower Riskpeas, green, canned Lower Riskpeas, podded Lower Riskpeas, red, dried Lower Riskrestaurant, latino, arroz con frijoles negros (rice and black beans) Lower Riskrestaurant, latino, arroz con habichuelas colorados (rice and red beans) Lower Risksauce, chili bean, chinese Lower RiskSoy isoflavone Lower RiskSoy product, briefly boiled (incomplete Japan DB record) Lower RiskSoy product, chilled (incomplete Japan DB record) Lower RiskSoy sauce Dark color Lower Risksoybeans, green, raw Lower Risktofu (kinu) Lower Risktofu, boiled 3 minutes Lower Risktofu, boiled 5 minutes Lower Risktofu, raw (nigari) Medium RiskAzuki bean (dried) Medium Riskbean sprouts, with bean, raw Medium Riskbeans, adzuki, dried, raw Medium Riskbeans, baked, canned, vegetarian Medium Riskbeans, cranberry, dried, raw Medium Riskbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy1211yq Medium Riskbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy1211z3 Medium Riskbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy1211zg Medium Riskbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy1211zt Medium Riskbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy121206 Medium Riskbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy12120j Medium Riskbeans, snap, green, canned, regular pack, drained solids Medium Riskbeans, snap, green, raw Medium Riskchickpeas (garbanzo beans), dried, raw Medium RiskFermented soybean (Natto) Medium Riskfried tofu Medium Riskgreen beans, raw Medium Riskinstant-vegetarian dried 'deer' from soy Medium Risklima beans, baby, dried, raw Medium Risklima beans, large, dried, raw Medium Riskmiso Medium RiskMiso Red miso Medium Riskpeas, green, sweet, canned5 Medium Riskrefried beans, canned (pinto) Medium Riskrefried beans, canned, vegetarian Medium Riskrestaurant, latino, black bean soup Medium Riskrestaurant, latino, pupusas con frijoles (pupusas, bean) Medium Riskrestaurant, mexican, refried beans Medium RiskSoy sauce Light color Medium Risksoy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) Medium Risksoybean, black, dried Medium Risksoybean, fermented (natto) Medium RiskSprouts (with bean) Medium Risksugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (ca-al,il) - nfy0901vd Medium Risksugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (ca-la) - nfy0901xv Medium Risksugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (fl,ca-sb) - nfy0901wd Medium Risksugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (md,nm) - nfy0901wv Medium Risksugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (tx-ha,nv) - nfy0901xd Medium Risksugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (tx-tr) - nfy0901vv Medium Risktofu, deep-fried Higher Riskbeans, great northern, dried, raw Higher Riskbeans, pinto, dried, raw Higher Riskbeans, small white, dried, raw Higher Riskblackeye peas, dried, raw Higher Riskdried tofu Higher Risklentils, dried, raw Higher Riskpeas, split, dried, raw Higher Risksoy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash Higher RiskSoybean (dried) Higher Risksoybeans, dried, raw Higher Risktamarind nectar, canned Higher Risktofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can people with gout eat legumes?

Yes, but it depends on the specific type. Our database rates 86 legumes foods: 34 (40%) are safe (low purine), 40 are moderate, and 12 should be avoided. Always check individual purine and fructose levels before adding legumes to your gout diet.

Which legumes are worst for gout?

Among legumes, 12 items are rated AVOID for gout due to high purine (>150 mg/100g) or high fructose (>5g/100g) content. Review our full legumes database to identify the specific high-risk items.

What are the best legumes for a gout diet?

We rate 34 legumes items as SAFE for gout — these have purine levels under 50 mg/100g and low fructose. Browse our legumes category page sorted by safety rating to find your best options.

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References

• ACR 2020 Guideline for the Management of Gout
• EULAR 2016 Updated Recommendations for Gout
• USDA+ODS-NIH PURINE DATABASE Release 2, March 2025
• Kaneko K, et al. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 37(5):709-721, 2014

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-05