Last reviewed: 2026-08-05 • Editorial Standards

Soy Products and Gout: Which Are Safe?

39 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

Lower Riskedamame, frozen, prepared Lower RiskGreen soybean Lower RiskMiso White miso Lower RiskSoy isoflavone Lower Risksoy milk Lower Risksoy milk, refrigerated, sweetened Lower Risksoy milk, sweetened, plain, refrigerated Lower Risksoy milk, unsweetened, plain, shelf stable 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 RiskSoymilk Lower Risktofu (kinu) Lower Risktofu, boiled 3 minutes Lower Risktofu, boiled 5 minutes Lower Risktofu, raw (nigari) Lower Risk‘vegetarian 'gizzard' from soy Medium RiskFermented soybean (Natto) Medium Riskfried tofu Medium Riskinstant-vegetarian dried 'deer' from soy Medium Riskinstant-vegetarian dried 'fish' from soy Medium Riskmiso Medium RiskMiso Red miso Medium Riskroe, flying fish, in soy sauce Medium RiskSoy sauce Light color Medium Risksoy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu) Medium Risksoybean, black, dried Medium Risksoybean, fermented (natto) Medium Risktofu burger Medium Risktofu, deep-fried Medium Riskvegetarian 'ba sa fish' from soy Medium Riskveggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared Medium Riskvegi 'steak' from soy Higher Riskdried tofu Higher Risksoy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash Higher RiskSoybean (dried) Higher Risksoybeans, dried, raw Higher Risktofu, 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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