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.
While there isnât a regimented gout diet, anyone who is diagnosed with gout should follow a healthy, balanced diet. Because uric acid is formed from the breakdown of purines, high-purine foods can trigger attacks. It is strongly encouraged to avoid: 1  Beer and grain liquors. 2  Red meat, lamb and pork. 3  Organ meats, such as liver, kidneys and sweetbreads.  Seafood, especially shellfish, like shrimp, lobster, mussels, anchovies and sardines.