The Vegetable Purine Myth
Vegetables are the clearest case where purine numbers mislead. Spinach, asparagus, cauliflower, and mushrooms list moderate purine values, yet large prospective studies found that purine-rich vegetables do not raise gout risk the way meat and seafood do. The reason is that plant purines — mostly adenine and guanine — are metabolized differently from the hypoxanthine that dominates animal foods. For gout, vegetables are not a food to fear; the larger concern is how they are cooked and what is added to them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the purine levels in Tomatoes Crushed (canned)?
While exact purine measurements for Tomatoes Crushed are limited, it is classified as safe for gout. This assessment is grounded in consensus from the research literature and category-level data. Consult our full review for dietary recommendations.
Is Tomatoes Crushed (canned) high in fructose?
Tomatoes Crushed contains about 2.0g of fructose per 100g, which is a moderate amount. The liver converts fructose in a way that accelerates purine breakdown and raises uric acid. Not excessive on its own, yet it adds to the fructose load across your day.
Can I eat Tomatoes Crushed (canned) with gout?
Tomatoes Crushed is generally safe for people with gout. has safe purine levels. Under 50 mg of purines per 100g is the level most gout guidelines regard as low-risk. As part of an overall balanced approach it can be included, but personal medical advice takes priority.
What food category does Tomatoes Crushed (canned) belong to?
Tomatoes Crushed is classified under Vegetables in our gout food database. Its category placement gives helpful framing when comparing foods in your gout diet. Browse other vegetables items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are other gout-safe foods like Tomatoes Crushed (canned)?
If you enjoy Tomatoes Crushed, you may also want to explore other vegetables items rated SAFE for gout in our database. Within that group, prioritize items with purine below 50 mg/100g and fructose below 2g/100g. Browse our vegetables category page for full comparisons.
Data Quality
This entry uses T2-level data:
At least one dimension is directly measured; the other is based on scientific consensus.
Sources include USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0), the USDA+ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods Release 2.0 (2025), Kaneko et al. Biol Pharm Bull 2014, and ACR/EULAR clinical guidelines.