Soybeans
Legumes — purine content 190mg per 100g
No — dried whole soybeans are high in purine and should be avoided. Processed soy foods are far lower and are the better choice.
Diet Advice
Dried whole soybeans measure around 190mg of purine per 100g, well into the high-purine range. Processing removes most of that: tofu comes in under 30mg/100g and soy milk is lower still. Enjoy soy as tofu, tempeh or soy milk rather than as whole dried beans.
Recommended Preparation
Choose tofu, tempeh or soy milk instead of whole dried soybeans. If whole soybeans are eaten at all, keep the portion small, cook them in plenty of water, discard the cooking liquid, and avoid them during a flare.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Yang YX, China Food Composition Tables (6th ed.) 2019; Annals of Internal Medicine 2012 (Appendix Table 1). Purine value: 190mg per 100g of Soybeans (High purine, red zone).
See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.