Legumes and legume products Purine Content
Educational scientific summary of foods in the Legumes and legume products category.
Highest in Legumes and legume products
- Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu) — 292.3
- Blackeye peas, dried, raw — 230.0
- Lentils, dried, raw — 222.0
- Beans, great northern, dried, raw — 213.0
- Beans, small white, dried, raw — 202.0
- Peas, split, dried, raw — 195.0
- Soy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash — 192.4
- Soybeans, dried, raw — 172.5
- Beans, pinto, dried, raw — 171.0
- Beans, adzuki, dried, raw — 162.0
Lowest in Legumes and legume products
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), cooked — 11.2
- Tofu (Kinu) — 20.0
- Beans, navy, canned5 — 21.2
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), canned5 — 21.6
- Peas, green — 21.9
- Soy milk — 21.9
- Tofu, boiled 3 minutes — 21.9
- Beans, kidney, dark red, canned5 — 23.4
- Beans, black, canned5 — 24.1
- Beans, pinto, canned5 — 25.2
Questions about Legumes and legume products foods
Common question-style lookups for foods in this category.
Use these quick links to compare how individual foods in this category may fit into a gout-friendly pattern.
- Is Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu) high in purines? — Legumes and legume products
- Is Blackeye peas, dried, raw high in purines? — Legumes and legume products
- Is Lentils, dried, raw high in purines? — Legumes and legume products
- Is Beans, great northern, dried, raw high in purines? — Legumes and legume products
- Is Beans, small white, dried, raw high in purines? — Legumes and legume products
- Is Peas, split, dried, raw high in purines? — Legumes and legume products
Educational content only. Purine load is one factor; portion size and overall context still matter.
| Description ↕ | Total Purines mg/100 g ↕ | Uric Acid ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu) 🛈 | 292.3 ▼ | 341.0 |
| Blackeye peas, dried, raw (USA) 🛈 | 230.0 ▼ | 269.6 |
| Lentils, dried, raw (USA) 🛈 | 222.0 ▼ | 263.0 |
| Beans, great northern, dried, raw (USA) 🛈 | 213.0 ▼ | 246.9 |
| Beans, small white, dried, raw (USA) 🛈 | 202.0 ▼ | 235.2 |
| Peas, split, dried, raw (USA) 🛈 | 195.0 ▼ | 229.7 |
| Soy protein concentrate, produced by acid wash (Czech Republic) 🛈 | 192.4 ▼ | 226.1 |
| Soybeans, dried, raw (Japan) 🛈 | 172.5 ▼ | 201.7 |
| Beans, pinto, dried, raw (USA) 🛈 | 171.0 ▼ | 199.4 |
| Beans, adzuki, dried, raw (USA) 🛈 | 162.0 ▼ | 188.9 |
Foods in this category
Browse individual foods and compare purine levels.
These foods belong to the same category and can vary significantly in purine content.
- Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu) purine content
- Blackeye peas, dried, raw purine content
- Lentils, dried, raw purine content
- Beans, great northern, dried, raw purine content
- Beans, small white, dried, raw purine content
- Peas, split, dried, raw purine content
Even within the same category, purine levels can differ widely.
Helpful guides
These pages help interpret category-level purine comparisons.
Use the full table and low-purine guide to compare this category against lower-risk alternatives.
- Purine Table (mg per 100 g) — Full table of foods ranked by purine content
- Low Purine Foods — Lower-purine choices to compare against this category
- Uric Acid Levels — How food choices fit into uric acid management
Values across category pages should be compared per 100 g for consistency.
Educational scientific content only. Not medical advice.