Edamame
Legumes — purine content 50mg per 100g
Medium Purine
50
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation.
Diet Advice
Edamame (young soybeans) has lower purine content than mature soybeans. Enjoy in moderation as a snack or side dish.
Recommended Preparation
Steamed with a pinch of salt, in salads, or stir-fries.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 50mg per 100g of Edamame (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
Edamame: is it high in purines?
Edamame: 50mg 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 Edamame during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Edamame out, or keep the portion small: at 50mg 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 Edamame?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Edamame include: Tofu. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.