Last reviewed: 2026-08-05 • Editorial Standards

Berries and Gout: Which Are Safe?

16 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

Lower Riskcranberry juice, not fortified, from concentrate, shelf stable Lower Riskcranberry juice, shelf stable, from concentrate, not fortified Medium Riskcherry juice, tart Medium RiskCherry tomato Medium Riskfruit juice smoothie, bolthouse farms, strawberry banana Medium Riskfruit juice smoothie, naked juice, strawberry banana Medium Riskfruit juice smoothie, odwalla, strawberry banana Medium Riskgoji berry Medium Riskjuice, tart cherry, from concentrate, shelf-stable Medium RiskStrawberry Medium Risktoaster pastries, fruit, frosted (include apples, blueberry, cherry, strawberry) Medium Risktomatoes, cherry type, raw Higher Riskcranberry juice blend, 100% juice, bottled, with added vitamin c and calcium Higher Riskcranberry sauce, jellied, canned, ocean spray Higher Riskcranberry sauce, whole, canned, ocean spray Higher Riskraspberry 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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