Black Beans
Legumes — purine content 67mg per 100g
Medium Purine
67
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation during remission.
Diet Advice
Black beans have moderate purine content but are rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidants. Plant purines are less problematic than animal purines.
Recommended Preparation
In soups, stews, or salads. Cook thoroughly and watch portion size.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 67mg per 100g of Black Beans (Medium purine, yellow zone).
See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Black Beans: is it high in purines?
Black Beans: 67mg of purines per 100g, in the medium band (50-150mg/100g) used on this site. This is a food to portion rather than ban: smaller servings, less often, and sparingly during a flare.
Can I eat Black Beans during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Black Beans out, or keep the portion small: at 67mg per 100g it sits in the medium band, and a flare is when purine intake is kept lowest. Between flares a moderate portion is a more reasonable fit.
What are the best low-purine alternatives to Black Beans?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Black Beans include: Tofu. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.