Frequently Asked Questions
How many purines are in Chicken Drumstick (raw)?
Chicken Drumstick contains about 133 mg of purines per 100g. has moderate purine levels (132.7 mg/100g). For context, purine concentrations above 150 mg/100g are flagged as high-risk in gout care, while under 50 mg is usually considered low-risk.
Does Chicken Drumstick (raw) contain fructose?
Chicken Drumstick contains virtually no fructose (less than 0.1g per 100g), so fructose is not a concern for gout with this food. Fructose may drive uric acid up on its own, but this item has almost no fructose to speak of.
Can I eat Chicken Drumstick (raw) with gout?
Chicken Drumstick is classified as MODERATE risk for gout. has moderate purine levels (132.7 mg/100g). In limited amounts now and then it may be manageable; during a flare, steer clear. Watch your individual reaction and get guidance from a clinician who knows your history.
What food category does Chicken Drumstick (raw) belong to?
Chicken Drumstick is classified under Alcoholic Beverages in our gout food database. Its category placement gives helpful framing when comparing foods in your gout diet. Browse other alcoholic beverages items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are gout-friendly alternatives to Chicken Drumstick (raw)?
Instead of Chicken Drumstick, consider choosing alcoholic beverages options rated SAFE in our gout database — these have low purine (under 50 mg/100g) and low fructose (under 2g/100g). Browse our alcoholic beverages category page to find the best substitutes for your gout diet plan.
Data Quality
This entry uses T1-level data:
Both purine and fructose were individually measured (lab-analyzed).
Sources include USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0), the USDA+ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods Release 2.0 (2025), Kaneko et al. Biol Pharm Bull 2014, and ACR/EULAR clinical guidelines.