Lentils
Legumes — purine content 75mg per 100g
Medium Purine
75
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation (small portions).
Diet Advice
Lentils have moderate purine content. Enjoy in small portions, about 1/2 cup cooked per meal.
Recommended Preparation
In soups, salads, or as a side dish.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 75mg per 100g of Lentils (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
Lentils: is it high in purines?
Lentils: 75mg 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 Lentils during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Lentils out, or keep the portion small: at 75mg 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 Lentils?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Lentils include: Tofu, Chickpeas. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.