Last reviewed: 2026-07-25 • Editorial Standards

Soy Products and Gout: Which Are Safe?

39 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

SAFEedamame, frozen, prepared SAFEGreen soybean SAFEMiso White miso SAFESoy isoflavone SAFEsoy milk SAFEsoy milk, refrigerated, sweetened SAFEsoy milk, sweetened, plain, refrigerated SAFEsoy milk, unsweetened, plain, shelf stable SAFESoy product, briefly boiled (incomplete Japan DB record) SAFESoy product, chilled (incomplete Japan DB record) SAFESoy sauce Dark color SAFEsoybeans, green, raw SAFESoymilk SAFEtofu (kinu) SAFEtofu, boiled 3 minutes SAFEtofu, boiled 5 minutes SAFEtofu, raw (nigari) SAFE‘vegetarian 'gizzard' from soy MODERATEFermented soybean (Natto) MODERATEfried tofu MODERATEinstant-vegetarian dried 'deer' from soy MODERATEinstant-vegetarian dried 'fish' from soy MODERATEmiso MODERATEMiso Red miso MODERATEroe, flying fish, in soy sauce MODERATESoy sauce Light color MODERATEsoy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) MODERATEsoybean, black, dried MODERATEsoybean, fermented (natto) MODERATEtofu burger MODERATEtofu, deep-fried MODERATEvegetarian 'ba sa fish' from soy MODERATEveggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared MODERATEvegi 'steak' from soy AVOIDdried tofu AVOIDsoy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash AVOIDSoybean (dried) AVOIDsoybeans, dried, raw AVOIDtofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat soy products with gout?
It depends on the specific item. Despite old myths, modern research shows soy products do not increase gout risk and are safe protein sources. Our database rates 39 soy products items: 18 (46%) are safe, 16 moderate, and 5 should be avoided. Check each food's purine and fructose data before adding it to your gout diet.
Which soy products are worst for gout?
Among the 39 soy products items in our database, 5 are rated AVOID — typically due to purines above 150 mg/100g, fructose above 5g/100g, or alcohol content. Browse the full list below sorted by safety rating.

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