Frequently Asked Questions
How many purines are in Liver?
Liver contains about 285 mg of purines per 100g. This means it high in purines (284.8 mg/100g). Guidelines generally treat purine readings over 150 mg per 100g as high-risk and under 50 mg as safe for most people with gout.
Does Liver contain fructose?
Liver contains virtually no fructose (less than 0.1g per 100g), so fructose is not a concern for gout with this food. While excess fructose is a separate gout risk factor, this food's fructose load is negligible.
Should I avoid Liver with gout?
Yes, it is recommended to avoid Liver if you have gout. It high in purines (284.8 mg/100g). High-purine foods can trigger gout flares by raising blood uric acid levels. The American College of Rheumatology recommends limiting or avoiding high-purine foods like this one.
What food category does Liver belong to?
Liver is classified under Meat in our gout food database. Where it sits in the food hierarchy is useful context for planning a gout-friendly diet. Browse other meat items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are gout-friendly alternatives to Liver?
Instead of Liver, consider choosing meat options rated SAFE in our gout database — these have low purine (under 50 mg/100g) and low fructose (under 2g/100g). Browse our meat 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.