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Last reviewed: 2026-09-03 • Editorial Standards

Root Vegetables and Gout: Which Are Safe?

63 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

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Lower Riskbeet greens, raw Lower Riskbeets, raw Lower Riskburdock 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 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 Risklotus root Lower Riskmushroom, yamabushitake, 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 Riskparsnips, raw 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 Riskradish leaf, japanese Lower Riskradish root, japanese Lower Riskradishes, red, raw Lower Risksnacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, reduced fat 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 RiskSweet potato Lower Risksweet potato, raw Lower Risksweet potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing Lower Risktaro Lower Riskturnip Lower Riskyam, japanese Lower RiskYamabushitake Medium Riskcarrots, whole, unprepared Medium Riskcarrots, whole, unprepared Medium Riskonions, white Medium Riskonions, white, raw Medium Riskradish sprouts, white, raw Medium Riskturnips, raw Medium RiskWhite radish sprouts

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat root vegetables with gout?
It depends on the specific item. Root vegetables are among the safest foods for gout — almost all are low in purines and fructose. Our database rates 63 root vegetables items: 58 (92%) are safe, 5 moderate, and 0 should be avoided. Check each food's purine and fructose data before adding it to your gout diet.
Which root vegetables are worst for gout?
Among the 63 root vegetables items in our database, 0 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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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

Medical Disclaimer: This website provides informational content only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized gout management.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03