Chickpeas
Legumes — purine content 55mg per 100g
Medium Purine
55
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation (plant-based purine)
Diet Advice
Chickpeas have moderate purine content but as a plant source, they are less likely to trigger gout than animal purines. A good plant protein source during remission.
Recommended Preparation
In hummus, salads, or curries. Cooked thoroughly.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Zhang Y, Arthritis Rheum 2012. Purine value: 55mg per 100g of Chickpeas (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
Chickpeas: is it high in purines?
Chickpeas: 55mg 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 Chickpeas during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Chickpeas out, or keep the portion small: at 55mg 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 Chickpeas?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Chickpeas include: Lentils, Tofu. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.