There are about 72 calories in a large egg (50 grams). The exact number depends on the size of an egg. You can expect a small egg to have slightly less than 72 calories and an extra-large egg to have slightly more. Hereâs a general breakdown by size: small egg (38 grams): 54 calories.
Your body breaks them down into uric acid. Too much uric acid in your blood causes gout. Some foods, like organ meats, sardines, and anchovies, are high in purines and can cause flare-ups. The good news is that many healthy options, like beans, lentils, and asparagus, have fewer purines.
Here are seven foods to include in your diet. 1. Cherries. Cherries get their crimson color from natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins. Several studies have shown that fresh cherries and tart cherry juice may curb inflammation. A few studies have also linked fresh cherries to fewer flare-ups of gout. Other foods to try: Itâs the color that counts. Other richly colored fruits (such as blueberries, blackberries, and pomegranates) could also deliver similar effects.