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.
Foods to Avoid if You Have Gout. 1.Seafood: If you have a gout flare-up, avoid certain seafood, including tuna, scallops, herring, anchovies, sardines, trout, haddock, mussels and mackerel. These foods are high in purineâremember, uric acid is produced when purine is broken down in the body. 2.Red Meat: Along with seafood, red meat is rich in purines, so itâs best to avoid eating it when you have a gout flare-up. And when your gout is at bay, keep it safe when it comes to meat.