Last reviewed: 2026-09-03 • Editorial Standards

Gout and Vegetables: Which Ones Are Safe?

271 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, 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 Riskdenny's, french fries Lower RiskEnokidake Lower Riskfennel, bulb, raw Lower RiskGarlic Lower Riskgarlic bread, frozen Lower RiskGarlic chives (nira) Lower Riskgarlic chives (nira), raw Lower Riskgarlic, raw Lower RiskGinger Lower Riskginger root, raw Lower Riskginger, japanese (myoga), raw Lower Riskgreen onion, (scallion), bulb and greens, root removed, raw Lower RiskGumbo (okura) Lower RiskHatakeshimeji Lower Riskhonewort Lower RiskJapanese ginger (myoga) 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 Riskmizuna (potherb mustard) 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, 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 Riskshallots, bulb, peeled, root removed, raw Lower RiskShiitake (raw) 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 Risksquash, pie pumpkin, peeled, seeded, raw Lower Risksquash, spaghetti, peeled, seeded, raw 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 RiskAsparagus Upper part Medium RiskBamboo shoot Upper part Medium RiskBroccoli Medium RiskBroccoli sprout Medium Riskbroccoli sprouts, raw Medium Riskbroccoli, boiled Medium Riskbroccoli, raw Medium Riskcarrots, whole, unprepared Medium Riskcarrots, whole, unprepared Medium RiskGreen pepper Medium RiskHiratake Medium RiskMaitake Medium Riskmushroom, white hiratake, raw Medium Riskmushrooms, hiratake, raw Medium Riskmushrooms, maitake, raw Medium Riskonions, white Medium Riskonions, white, raw Medium Riskpepper, sweet, green, raw Medium Riskradish sprouts, white, raw Medium Risksauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve Medium Risksauce, salsa, ready-to-serve Medium RiskSpinach Leaf Medium Riskspinach, mature, raw Medium Risksugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, pace chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, salsa, tostitos chunky, medium Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, prego 100% natural italian, traditional, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, ragu old world, bottled spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, white bread, pepperidge farms Medium Risksugars, white bread, pepperidge farms Medium Risksugars, white bread, pepperidge farms Medium Risktomato, puree, canned Medium Risktomato, puree, canned, no salt added Medium Risktomato, puree, canned, salt added Medium Risktomatoes, crushed, canned Medium Risktomatoes, crushed, canned, no salt added Medium Risktomatoes, crushed, canned, salt added Medium Riskturnips, raw Medium RiskVegetable drink powder from Barley Medium RiskWhite hiratake Medium RiskWhite radish sprouts Higher RiskChlorella Higher Riskear (dried) Higher Riskketchup Higher Riskketchup, restaurant Higher Riskmushroom, jew's ear, dried Higher Riskmushrooms, shiitake, dried Higher RiskNori Higher RiskParsley Higher Riskparsley, fresh Higher Riskseaweed, nori, dried Higher Riskseaweed, wakame, raw Higher RiskShiitake (dried) Higher RiskSpinach Young leaf Higher Riskspinach, young, raw Higher Risktomato, paste, canned, double- concentrated, without salt added Higher Risktomato, paste, canned, without salt added Higher RiskUnknown mushroom, dried (incomplete Japan DB record) Higher RiskWakame

Frequently Asked Questions

Can people with gout eat vegetables?
but it depends on the specific type. Our database rates 271 vegetables foods: 197 (73%) are safe (low purine), 56 are moderate, and 18 should be avoided. Always check individual purine and fructose levels before adding vegetables to your gout diet.
Which vegetables are worst for gout?
Among vegetables, 18 items are rated AVOID for gout due to high purine (>150 mg/100g) or high fructose (>5g/100g) content. Review our full vegetables database to identify the specific high-risk items.
What are the best vegetables for a gout diet?
We rate 197 vegetables items as SAFE for gout — these have purine levels under 50 mg/100g and low fructose. Browse our vegetables category page sorted by safety rating to find your best options.

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