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Berries and Gout: Which Are Safe?

16 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

SAFEcranberry juice, not fortified, from concentrate, shelf stable SAFEcranberry juice, shelf stable, from concentrate, not fortified MODERATEcherry juice, tart MODERATECherry tomato MODERATEfruit juice smoothie, bolthouse farms, strawberry banana MODERATEfruit juice smoothie, naked juice, strawberry banana MODERATEfruit juice smoothie, odwalla, strawberry banana MODERATEgoji berry MODERATEjuice, tart cherry, from concentrate, shelf-stable MODERATEStrawberry MODERATEtoaster pastries, fruit, frosted (include apples, blueberry, cherry, strawberry) MODERATEtomatoes, cherry type, raw AVOIDcranberry juice blend, 100% juice, bottled, with added vitamin c and calcium AVOIDcranberry sauce, jellied, canned, ocean spray AVOIDcranberry sauce, whole, canned, ocean spray AVOIDraspberry juice concentrate

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat berries with gout?
It depends on the specific item. Berries — especially cherries — are linked to lower gout attack risk thanks to anthocyanins and low purines. Our database rates 16 berries items: 2 (12%) are safe, 10 moderate, and 4 should be avoided. Check each food's purine and fructose data before adding it to your gout diet.
Which berries are worst for gout?
Among the 16 berries items in our database, 4 are rated AVOID — typically due to purines above 150 mg/100g, fructose above 5g/100g, or alcohol content. Browse the full list below sorted by safety rating.

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