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Gout and Alcoholic Beverages: Which Ones Are Safe?

50 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

SAFEcaribou, rump meat, half dried (alaska native) SAFEcheese, feta, whole milk, crumbled SAFEGinger SAFEginger root, raw SAFEginger, japanese (myoga), raw SAFEJapanese ginger (myoga) SAFEmary's gone crackers, original crackers, organic gluten free SAFEpepperidge farm, goldfish, baked snack crackers, original SAFEvan's, gluten free, totally original pancakes SAFEvan's, gluten free, totally original waffles MODERATEbaked beans, original, canned, with pork MODERATEchicken drumstick, raw MODERATEchicken skin (from drumsticks and thighs), braised MODERATEfruit juice smoothie, odwalla, original superfood MODERATEpork rump, raw MODERATEpork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, heated, roasted MODERATEpork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated MODERATEpork, cured, ham with natural juices, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, heated, roasted MODERATErudi's, gluten-free bakery, original sandwich bread MODERATERump MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (al1,ca1) - nfy0904xe MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (ca2,nc) - nfy0904xn MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (co2,ct1) - nfy0904qw MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (fl1,mo1) - nfy0904y5 MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (in1,ny1) - nfy0904x5 MODERATEsugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce (mi1,ok1) - nfy0904ye MODERATEwhiting (sillaginidae), raw AVOIDamazake (fermented drink made from sake lees) AVOIDbeer for export (higher wort content than typical austrian lager) AVOIDBeer yeast AVOIDBeer yeast product AVOIDbeer, dark AVOIDbeer, from wheat AVOIDbeer, low alcohol AVOIDbeer, pils AVOIDbeer, ‘regular’ type, various brands AVOIDbrandy AVOIDChondroitin and Beer yeast AVOIDKuruma shrimp AVOIDmalt beverage, including non-alcoholic beer AVOIDMirin AVOIDmirin (cooking wine) AVOIDradler (beer and lemonade mixture) AVOIDsake AVOIDsake lees AVOIDshochu (japanese spirit liquor) AVOIDshoko-shu (chinese liquor) AVOIDume liqueur AVOIDwhiskey AVOIDwine

Frequently Asked Questions

Can people with gout eat alcoholic beverages?

Yes, but it depends on the specific type. Our database rates 50 alcoholic beverages foods: 10 (20%) are safe (low purine), 17 are moderate, and 23 should be avoided. Always check individual purine and fructose levels before adding alcoholic beverages to your gout diet.

Which alcoholic beverages are worst for gout?

Among alcoholic beverages, 23 items are rated AVOID for gout due to high purine (>150 mg/100g) or high fructose (>5g/100g) content. Review our full alcoholic beverages database to identify the specific high-risk items.

What are the best alcoholic beverages for a gout diet?

We rate 10 alcoholic beverages items as SAFE for gout — these have purine levels under 50 mg/100g and low fructose. Browse our alcoholic beverages category page sorted by safety rating to find your best options.

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