Can I eat leafy greens with gout?
It depends on the specific item. Despite containing purines, studies show plant purines from leafy greens do NOT raise gout risk. Our database rates 28 leafy greens items: 24 (86%) are safe, 2 moderate, and 2 should be avoided. Check each food's purine and fructose data before adding it to your gout diet.
Which leafy greens are worst for gout?
Among the 28 leafy greens items in our database, 2 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.