Last reviewed: 2026-07-25 • Editorial Standards

Gout and Vegetables: Which Ones Are Safe?

271 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

SAFEacorn stew (apache) SAFEAsparagus Lower part SAFEasparagus, raw6 SAFEBamboo shoot Lower part SAFEbamboo shoots, raw6 SAFEbeet greens, raw SAFEbeets, raw SAFEbrassicaceae (blossom) SAFEbroccoli, cooked, region 2, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy01049q SAFEbroccoli, cooked, region 4, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy0104d1 SAFEbroccoli, pass 2, region 1, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy010cuh SAFEbroccoli, pass 2, region 2, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy010d7g SAFEbroccoli, pass 2, region 3, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy010d87 SAFEbroccoli, pass 2, region 4, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy010cvb SAFEbroccoli, region 1, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy01047p SAFEbroccoli, region 2, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy01048n SAFEbroccoli, region 3, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy0104ax SAFEbroccoli, region 4, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy0104c0 SAFEbroccoli, steamed, pass 2, region 2, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy010d8y SAFEbroccoli, steamed, pass 2, region 4, n/a, yes, sugar - nfy010cw7 SAFEbrussels sprouts, raw SAFEBunapii SAFEBunashimeji SAFEburdock SAFECabbage SAFEcabbage, bok choy, raw SAFEcabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw SAFEcabbage, chinese (qing-geng-cai) SAFEcabbage, napa, leaf, destemmed, raw SAFEcabbage, raw SAFECarrot SAFEcarrots, frozen, unprepared SAFEcarrots, raw SAFEcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared - sugars - nf9913q3 SAFEcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared - sugars - nf9913su SAFEcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared - sugars - nf9913te SAFEcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared - sugars - nf9913vz SAFEcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared - sugars - nf9913wj SAFEcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared - sugars - nf9913za SAFEcarrots, whole, unprepared - sugars - nf99140i SAFEcarrots, whole, unprepared - sugars - nf99143c SAFEcarrots, whole, unprepared - sugars - nf99143z SAFEcarrots, whole, unprepared - sugars - nf99146r SAFEcarrots, whole, unprepared - sugars - nf9914ej SAFEcayenne pepper powder SAFEChinese cabbage SAFECladosiphon okamuranus (Mozuku) SAFEcollards, raw SAFEcoriander SAFECorn SAFEcorn cereal SAFEcorn, dried (navajo) SAFEcorn, dried, yellow (northern plains indians) SAFEcorn, raw SAFEcorn, sweet, yellow and white kernels, husked, kernels cut off, raw SAFEcorn, sweet, yellow and white kernels,  fresh, raw SAFEcorn, white, steamed (navajo) SAFEcornmeal, blue (navajo) SAFEcornmeal, white (navajo) SAFEcornmeal, yellow (navajo) SAFEdenny's, french fries SAFEEnokidake SAFEfennel, bulb, raw SAFEflour, corn, yellow (fine meal) (enriched) SAFEflour, corn, yellow, fine meal, enriched SAFEGarlic SAFEgarlic bread, frozen SAFEGarlic chives (nira) SAFEgarlic chives (nira), raw SAFEgarlic, raw SAFEgreen onion, (scallion), bulb and greens, root removed, raw SAFEGumbo (okura) SAFEHatakeshimeji SAFEhonewort SAFEJapanese leek (negi) SAFEkale - nfy1212cz SAFEkale - nfy1212eu SAFEkale - nfy1214re SAFEkale - nfy1214s3 SAFEkale, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt SAFEkale, raw SAFEKomatsuna Leaf SAFEKomatsuna Young leaf SAFEKombu SAFEkonnyaku SAFEleek, japanese (negi), raw SAFEleeks, bulb and greens, root removed, raw SAFElettuce SAFElettuce, cos or romaine, raw SAFElotus root SAFEmush, blue corn with ash (navajo) SAFEmushroom, bunapii, raw SAFEmushroom, hatakeshimeji, raw SAFEmushroom, tsukuritake, raw SAFEmushroom, usu-hiratake, raw SAFEmushroom, white aragekikurage, raw SAFEmushroom, yamabushitake, raw SAFEmushroom, yanagimatsutake, raw SAFEmushrooms (not further specified), raw SAFEmushrooms, bunashimeji, raw SAFEmushrooms, canned SAFEmushrooms, enoki, raw SAFEmushrooms, nameko, raw SAFEmushrooms, shiitake, raw SAFEmustard spinach, (komatsuna), mature, raw SAFEmustard spinach, (komatsuna), young, raw SAFENameko (big type) SAFEokra, raw SAFEOnion SAFEonion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven SAFEonions, raw SAFEonions, red SAFEonions, red, raw SAFEonions, yellow SAFEonions, yellow, raw SAFEpaprika, red SAFEparsley, japanese SAFEparsnips, raw SAFEpepper, green SAFEpepper, green, pickled SAFEpepper, red (capsicum) SAFEpepper, red green SAFEpeppers, jalapeno, seeded, raw SAFEpeppers, poblano, seeded, raw SAFEpeppers, serrano, seeded, raw SAFEPerilla leaves (shiso) SAFEperilla leaves, shiso, raw SAFEpickles, kosher dill SAFEPotato SAFEpotato, raw SAFEpotatoes, gold, without skin, raw SAFEpotatoes, hash brown, refrigerated, prepared, pan-fried in canola oil SAFEpotatoes, hash brown, refrigerated, unprepared SAFEpotatoes, red, without skin, raw SAFEpotatoes, russet, without skin, raw SAFEradicchio, raw SAFEradish leaf, japanese SAFEradish root, japanese SAFEradishes, red, raw SAFErestaurant, latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) SAFErestaurant, latino, tamale, corn SAFEromaine lettuce, region 1, n/a, yes - sugars - nfy0101qa SAFEromaine lettuce, region 2, n/a, yes - sugars - nfy0101r7 SAFEromaine lettuce, region 3, n/a, yes - sugars - nfy0101s7 SAFEromaine lettuce, region 4, n/a, yes - sugars - nfy0101t7 SAFEsalsa SAFEsauce, salsa, ready-to-serve SAFEseaweed, kombu, dried SAFEseaweed, mozuku, dried SAFEShiitake (raw) SAFEsnacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain SAFEsnacks, popcorn, air-popped SAFEsnacks, popcorn, oil-popped, microwave, regular flavor, no trans fat SAFEsnacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, reduced fat SAFEsnacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted SAFEsnacks, tortilla chips, ranch-flavor SAFEsnacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn SAFEspinach, boiled SAFEstew, steamed corn (navajo) SAFEsugars, onion rings, frozen, alexia (al,ok) - nfy12066m SAFEsugars, onion rings, frozen, alexia (co,ct) - nfy12067i SAFEsugars, onion rings, frozen, alexia (fl,mo) - nfy12068b SAFEsugars, onion rings, frozen, ore-ida (ca1,ct) - nfy120693 SAFEsugars, onion rings, frozen, ore-ida (fl,mo) - nfy1207b9 SAFEsugars, onion rings, frozen, ore-ida (ny,ok) - nfy1206aq SAFEsugars, onion rings, frozen, store brand/other (co,in) - nfy12069x SAFEsugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, del monte (fl, mo) - nfy120anb SAFEsugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, del monte (nc, ny) - nfy120aml SAFEsugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, hunts (ca2, nc) - nfy120alv SAFEsugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, hunts (fl, mo) - nfy120am8 SAFEsugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, hunts (in, ny) - nfy120ali SAFEsugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, store brand, hy vee & publix (fl, mo) - nfy120aoe SAFEsugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, store brand, kroger brand (in, mi) - nfy120ano SAFEsugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, store brand, sunny select & vine ripe (ca2, nc) - nfy120ao1 SAFEsugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, value time (ca2) - nfy120amy SAFESweet potato SAFEsweet potato, raw SAFEsweet potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing SAFEtaro SAFEtomatillos, dehusked, raw SAFEtomato, sauce, canned, with salt added SAFEtomatoes, canned SAFEtomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced SAFEtomatoes, crushed, canned SAFEtomatoes, no further specified SAFEtomatoes, whole, canned, solids and liquids, with salt added SAFEtortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, shelf stable SAFETsukuritake SAFEturnip SAFEUnknown mushroom, raw (incomplete Japan DB record) SAFEVegetable drink powder from Kale SAFEwasabi SAFEWhite aragekikurage SAFEyam, japanese SAFEYamabushitake SAFEYanagimatsutake SAFEZucchini MODERATEAsparagus Upper part MODERATEBamboo shoot Upper part MODERATEBroccoli MODERATEBroccoli sprout MODERATEbroccoli sprouts, raw MODERATEbroccoli, boiled MODERATEbroccoli, raw MODERATEGreen pepper MODERATEHiratake MODERATEMaitake MODERATEmushroom, white hiratake, raw MODERATEmushrooms, hiratake, raw MODERATEmushrooms, maitake, raw MODERATEonions, white MODERATEonions, white, raw MODERATEpepper, sweet, green, raw MODERATEradish sprouts, white, raw MODERATEsauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve MODERATESpinach Leaf MODERATEspinach, mature, raw MODERATEsugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium (al,ca1) - nfy090kxi MODERATEsugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium (ca2,nc) - nfy090kxx MODERATEsugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium (co,ct) - nfy090kyf MODERATEsugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium (fl,mo) - nfy090kyo MODERATEsugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium (in,ny) - nfy090kx0 MODERATEsugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium (mi,ok) - nfy090kz4 MODERATEsugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium (al,ca1) - nfy090kup MODERATEsugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium (ca2,nc) - nfy090kv4 MODERATEsugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium (co,ct) - nfy090kvm MODERATEsugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium (fl,mo) - nfy090kvv MODERATEsugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium (in,ny) - nfy090ku7 MODERATEsugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium (mi,ok) - nfy090kwb MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce (al1,ca1) - nfy0904tw MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce (ca2,nc) - nfy0904u5 MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce (co2,ct1) - nfy0904xw MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce (fl1,mo1) - nfy0904un MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce (in1,ny1) - nfy0904tn MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce (mi1,ok1) - nfy0904uw MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce (al1,ca1) - nfy0904qe MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce (ca2,nc) - nfy0904qn MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce (co2,ct1) - nfy0904ue MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce (fl1,mo1) - nfy0904r5 MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce (in1,ny1) - nfy0904q5 MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce (mi1,ok1) - nfy0904re MODERATEsugars, white bread, pepperidge farms (co1,ct1) - nfy0907n0 MODERATEsugars, white bread, pepperidge farms (fl1,mo1) - nfy0907nk MODERATEsugars, white bread, pepperidge farms (nc1,ny1,mi1) - nfy0907oo MODERATEtomato, puree, canned MODERATEtomato, puree, canned, no salt added MODERATEtomato, puree, canned, salt added MODERATEtomatoes, crushed, canned, no salt added MODERATEtomatoes, crushed, canned, salt added MODERATEturnips, raw MODERATEVegetable drink powder from Barley MODERATEWhite hiratake MODERATEWhite radish sprouts AVOIDChlorella AVOIDear (dried) AVOIDketchup AVOIDketchup, restaurant AVOIDmushroom, jew's ear, dried AVOIDmushrooms, shiitake, dried AVOIDNori AVOIDParsley AVOIDparsley, fresh AVOIDseaweed, nori, dried AVOIDseaweed, wakame, raw AVOIDShiitake (dried) AVOIDSpinach Young leaf AVOIDspinach, young, raw AVOIDtomato, paste, canned, double- concentrated, without salt added AVOIDtomato, paste, canned, without salt added AVOIDUnknown mushroom, dried (incomplete Japan DB record) AVOIDWakame

Frequently Asked Questions

Can people with gout eat vegetables?
Yes, but it depends on the specific type. Our database rates 271 vegetables foods: 197 (73%) are safe (low purine), 56 are moderate, and 18 should be avoided. Always check individual purine and fructose levels before adding vegetables to your gout diet.
Which vegetables are worst for gout?
Among vegetables, 18 items are rated AVOID for gout due to high purine (>150 mg/100g) or high fructose (>5g/100g) content. Review our full vegetables database to identify the specific high-risk items.
What are the best vegetables for a gout diet?
We rate 197 vegetables items as SAFE for gout — these have purine levels under 50 mg/100g and low fructose. Browse our vegetables category page sorted by safety rating to find your best options.

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