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Gout and Legumes: Which Ones Are Safe?

86 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

SAFEbean curd lees (okara) SAFEBean sprouts SAFEbean sprouts, without bean, raw SAFEbeans, black, canned5 SAFEbeans, navy, canned5 SAFEbeans, pinto, canned5 SAFEblackeye peas, canned5 SAFEBroad bean SAFEbroad beans, dried, raw SAFEchickpeas (garbanzo beans), canned5 SAFEchickpeas (garbanzo beans), cooked SAFEchickpeas (garbanzo beans), no further specified SAFEgreen beans SAFEGreen soybean SAFEhummus - nfy12141e SAFEhummus - nfy12141y SAFEhummus, commercial SAFEMiso White miso SAFEpeas, green SAFEpeas, green, canned SAFEpeas, podded SAFEpeas, red, dried SAFErestaurant, latino, arroz con frijoles negros (rice and black beans) SAFErestaurant, latino, arroz con habichuelas colorados (rice and red beans) SAFEsauce, chili bean, chinese SAFESoy isoflavone SAFESoy product, briefly boiled (incomplete Japan DB record) SAFESoy product, chilled (incomplete Japan DB record) SAFESoy sauce Dark color SAFEsoybeans, green, raw SAFEtofu (kinu) SAFEtofu, boiled 3 minutes SAFEtofu, boiled 5 minutes SAFEtofu, raw (nigari) MODERATEAzuki bean (dried) MODERATEbean sprouts, with bean, raw MODERATEbeans, adzuki, dried, raw MODERATEbeans, baked, canned, vegetarian MODERATEbeans, cranberry, dried, raw MODERATEbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy1211yq MODERATEbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy1211z3 MODERATEbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy1211zg MODERATEbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy1211zt MODERATEbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy121206 MODERATEbeans, snap, canned, drained - nfy12120j MODERATEbeans, snap, green, canned, regular pack, drained solids MODERATEbeans, snap, green, raw MODERATEchickpeas (garbanzo beans), dried, raw MODERATEFermented soybean (Natto) MODERATEfried tofu MODERATEgreen beans, raw MODERATEinstant-vegetarian dried 'deer' from soy MODERATElima beans, baby, dried, raw MODERATElima beans, large, dried, raw MODERATEmiso MODERATEMiso Red miso MODERATEpeas, green, sweet, canned5 MODERATErefried beans, canned (pinto) MODERATErefried beans, canned, vegetarian MODERATErestaurant, latino, black bean soup MODERATErestaurant, latino, pupusas con frijoles (pupusas, bean) MODERATErestaurant, mexican, refried beans MODERATESoy sauce Light color MODERATEsoy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) MODERATEsoybean, black, dried MODERATEsoybean, fermented (natto) MODERATESprouts (with bean) MODERATEsugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (ca-al,il) - nfy0901vd MODERATEsugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (ca-la) - nfy0901xv MODERATEsugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (fl,ca-sb) - nfy0901wd MODERATEsugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (md,nm) - nfy0901wv MODERATEsugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (tx-ha,nv) - nfy0901xd MODERATEsugars, pupusas, bean, flat stuffed corn biscuit (tx-tr) - nfy0901vv MODERATEtofu, deep-fried AVOIDbeans, great northern, dried, raw AVOIDbeans, pinto, dried, raw AVOIDbeans, small white, dried, raw AVOIDblackeye peas, dried, raw AVOIDdried tofu AVOIDlentils, dried, raw AVOIDpeas, split, dried, raw AVOIDsoy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash AVOIDSoybean (dried) AVOIDsoybeans, dried, raw AVOIDtamarind nectar, canned AVOIDtofu, 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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