Peanuts The amount of purine found in peanuts is considerably moderate, but it can still trigger a gout attack in many people. If you enjoy eating peanuts, then it is safe to say that eating a small amount will not cause any harm. However, one must refrain from eating large quantity of peanuts at a time. - See more at: http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/5-gout-causing-foods-to-avoid/#sthash.rRnZlAvh.dpuf