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.
Dietary Guidelines for Gout Prevention and Treatment. 1  Avoid very high purine foods and limit high purine foods to not more than a serving per day (see chart below). 2  Avoid rich, high-fat, meat-centered meals. 3  Eat several servings of fiber-rich plant foods such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, each day.