Last reviewed: 2026-09-03 • Editorial Standards

197 Vegetables Verified Safe for Gout

197 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

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Lower Riskacorn stew (apache) Lower RiskAsparagus Lower part Lower Riskasparagus, raw6 Lower RiskBamboo shoot Lower part Lower Riskbamboo shoots, raw6 Lower Riskbeet greens, raw Lower Riskbeets, raw Lower Riskbrassicaceae (blossom) Lower Riskbroccoli Lower Riskbroccoli Lower Riskbroccoli Lower Riskbroccoli Lower Riskbroccoli Lower Riskbroccoli Lower Riskbroccoli Lower Riskbroccoli Lower Riskbroccoli, cooked Lower Riskbroccoli, cooked Lower Riskbroccoli, steamed Lower Riskbroccoli, steamed Lower Riskbrussels sprouts, raw Lower RiskBunapii Lower RiskBunashimeji Lower Riskburdock Lower RiskCabbage Lower Riskcabbage, bok choy, raw Lower Riskcabbage, chinese (pak-choi), raw Lower Riskcabbage, chinese (qing-geng-cai) Lower Riskcabbage, napa, leaf, destemmed, raw Lower Riskcabbage, raw Lower RiskCarrot Lower Riskcarrots, frozen, unprepared Lower Riskcarrots, raw Lower Riskcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared Lower Riskcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared Lower Riskcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared Lower Riskcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared Lower Riskcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared Lower Riskcarrots, sliced or crinkle cut, frozen, unprepared Lower Riskcarrots, whole, unprepared Lower Riskcarrots, whole, unprepared Lower Riskcarrots, whole, unprepared Lower Riskcayenne pepper powder Lower RiskChinese cabbage Lower RiskCladosiphon okamuranus (Mozuku) Lower Riskcollards, raw Lower Riskcoriander Lower RiskCorn Lower Riskcorn cereal Lower Riskcorn, dried (navajo) Lower Riskcorn, dried, yellow (northern plains indians) Lower Riskcorn, raw Lower Riskcorn, sweet, yellow and white kernels, fresh, raw Lower Riskcorn, sweet, yellow and white kernels, husked, kernels cut off, raw Lower Riskcorn, white, steamed (navajo) Lower Riskcornmeal, blue (navajo) Lower Riskcornmeal, white (navajo) Lower Riskcornmeal, yellow (navajo) Lower Riskdenny's, french fries Lower RiskEnokidake Lower Riskfennel, bulb, raw Lower Riskflour, corn, yellow (fine meal) (enriched) Lower Riskflour, corn, yellow, fine meal, enriched Lower RiskGarlic Lower Riskgarlic bread, frozen Lower RiskGarlic chives (nira) Lower Riskgarlic chives (nira), raw Lower Riskgarlic, raw Lower Riskgreen onion, (scallion), bulb and greens, root removed, raw Lower RiskGumbo (okura) Lower RiskHatakeshimeji Lower Riskhonewort Lower RiskJapanese leek (negi) Lower Riskkale Lower Riskkale Lower Riskkale Lower Riskkale Lower Riskkale, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without Lower Riskkale, raw Lower RiskKomatsuna Leaf Lower RiskKomatsuna Young leaf Lower RiskKombu Lower Riskkonnyaku Lower Riskleek, japanese (negi), raw Lower Riskleeks, bulb and greens, root removed, raw Lower Risklettuce Lower Risklettuce, cos or romaine, raw Lower Risklotus root Lower Riskmush, blue corn with ash (navajo) Lower Riskmushroom, bunapii, raw Lower Riskmushroom, hatakeshimeji, raw Lower Riskmushroom, tsukuritake, raw Lower Riskmushroom, usu-hiratake, raw Lower Riskmushroom, white aragekikurage, raw Lower Riskmushroom, yamabushitake, raw Lower Riskmushroom, yanagimatsutake, raw Lower Riskmushrooms (not further specified), raw Lower Riskmushrooms, bunashimeji, raw Lower Riskmushrooms, canned Lower Riskmushrooms, enoki, raw Lower Riskmushrooms, nameko, raw Lower Riskmushrooms, shiitake, raw Lower Riskmustard spinach, (komatsuna), mature, raw Lower Riskmustard spinach, (komatsuna), young, raw Lower RiskNameko (big type) Lower Riskokra, raw Lower RiskOnion Lower Riskonion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven Lower Riskonions, raw Lower Riskonions, red Lower Riskonions, red, raw Lower Riskonions, yellow Lower Riskonions, yellow, raw Lower Riskpaprika, red Lower Riskparsley, japanese Lower Riskparsnips, raw Lower Riskpepper, green Lower Riskpepper, green, pickled Lower Riskpepper, red (capsicum) Lower Riskpepper, red green Lower Riskpeppers, jalapeno, seeded, raw Lower Riskpeppers, poblano, seeded, raw Lower Riskpeppers, serrano, seeded, raw Lower RiskPerilla leaves (shiso) Lower Riskperilla leaves, shiso, raw Lower Riskpickles, kosher dill Lower RiskPotato Lower Riskpotato, raw Lower Riskpotatoes, gold, without skin, raw Lower Riskpotatoes, hash brown, refrigerated, prepared, pan-fried in canola oil Lower Riskpotatoes, hash brown, refrigerated, unprepared Lower Riskpotatoes, red, without skin, raw Lower Riskpotatoes, russet, without skin, raw Lower Riskradicchio, raw Lower Riskradish leaf, japanese Lower Riskradish root, japanese Lower Riskradishes, red, raw Lower Riskrestaurant, latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) Lower Riskrestaurant, latino, tamale, corn Lower Riskromaine lettuce Lower Riskromaine lettuce Lower Riskromaine lettuce Lower Riskromaine lettuce Lower Risksalsa Lower Riskseaweed, kombu, dried Lower Riskseaweed, mozuku, dried Lower RiskShiitake (raw) Lower Risksnacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain Lower Risksnacks, popcorn, air-popped Lower Risksnacks, popcorn, oil-popped, microwave, regular flavor, no trans fat Lower Risksnacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, reduced fat Lower Risksnacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted Lower Risksnacks, tortilla chips, ranch-flavor Lower Risksnacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn Lower Riskspinach, boiled Lower Riskstew, steamed corn (navajo) Lower Risksugars, onion rings, frozen, alexia Lower Risksugars, onion rings, frozen, alexia Lower Risksugars, onion rings, frozen, alexia Lower Risksugars, onion rings, frozen, ore-ida Lower Risksugars, onion rings, frozen, ore-ida Lower Risksugars, onion rings, frozen, ore-ida Lower Risksugars, onion rings, frozen, store brand/other Lower Risksugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, del monte Lower Risksugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, del monte Lower Risksugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, hunts Lower Risksugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, hunts Lower Risksugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, hunts Lower Risksugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, store brand, hy vee & publix Lower Risksugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, store brand, kroger brand Lower Risksugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, store brand, sunny select & vine ripe Lower Risksugars, tomatoes, diced, canned, value time Lower RiskSweet potato Lower Risksweet potato, raw Lower Risksweet potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing Lower Risktaro Lower Risktomatillos, dehusked, raw Lower Risktomato, sauce, canned, with salt added Lower Risktomatoes, canned Lower Risktomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced Lower Risktomatoes, no further specified Lower Risktomatoes, whole, canned, solids and liquids, with salt added Lower Risktortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, shelf stable Lower RiskTsukuritake Lower Riskturnip Lower RiskUnknown mushroom, raw (incomplete Japan DB record) Lower RiskVegetable drink powder from Kale Lower Riskwasabi Lower RiskWhite aragekikurage Lower Riskyam, japanese Lower RiskYamabushitake Lower RiskYanagimatsutake Lower RiskZucchini Medium Riskcarrots, whole, unprepared Medium Riskcarrots, whole, unprepared Medium Risksauce, salsa, ready-to-serve Medium Risktomatoes, crushed, canned

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all vegetables safe for gout?

Most are — 197 of the vegetables in our database are rated SAFE. Even higher-purine vegetables like spinach and asparagus don't raise gout risk the way animal purines do, according to multiple cohort studies. The vegetables listed here are all verified low-risk.

Do vegetables help lower uric acid?

Vegetable-rich dietary patterns (like DASH) are associated with lower uric acid and reduced gout risk. Vegetables provide fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, all of which support uric acid excretion.

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References

• ACR 2020 Guideline for the Management of Gout
• EULAR 2016 Updated Recommendations for Gout
• USDA+ODS-NIH PURINE DATABASE Release 2, March 2025
• Kaneko K, et al. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 37(5):709-721, 2014

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-03