Tempeh
Legumes — purine content 50mg per 100g
Medium Purine
50
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation — lower purine than whole soybeans.
Diet Advice
Tempeh is a fermented soy product with lower purine content than whole soybeans. The fermentation also provides probiotics. Enjoy in moderation.
Recommended Preparation
Stir-fried, grilled, or in salads. Marinate before cooking for flavor.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 50mg per 100g of Tempeh (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
Tempeh: is it high in purines?
Tempeh: 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 Tempeh during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Tempeh 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 Tempeh?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Tempeh include: Tofu. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.