Can You Eat Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added with Gout? 5.5g Fructose — Higher Risk

Gout Risk Assessment — Based on ACR 2020 • EULAR 2016

Higher Risk
Gout Risk Profile
Purine: Purine level: safe (category estimate)
Fructose: High fructose (5.5g/100g) — limit per ACR 2020
Low purine but high fructose — fructose independently raises uric acid (ACR 2020). Avoid.

Purine Content

LevelLower Risk Purine level: safe (category estimate)
Sourcescientific_consensus category_estimate

Fructose Content

LevelHigher Risk High fructose (5.5g/100g) — limit per ACR 2020
Value5.5 g / 100g
Sourcemeasured lab_measured

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the purine levels in Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added?
While exact purine measurements for Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added are limited, it is classified as safe for gout. This assessment is grounded in consensus from the research literature and category-level data. Consult our full review for dietary recommendations.
Is Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added high in fructose?
Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added contains about 5.5g of fructose per 100g, which is considered high. Fructose is metabolized in the liver and increases uric acid production. This adds an additional gout risk beyond purine content alone. Limit consumption if you are prone to gout flares.
Should I avoid Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added with gout?
it is recommended to avoid Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added if you have gout due to its high fructose content. is high in fructose (5.5g/100g). Fructose accelerates purine breakdown in the liver, which raises uric acid levels independently of dietary purine intake. While its purine content may be low, the fructose risk alone makes it unsuitable for a strict gout diet.
What food category does Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added belong to?
Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added is classified under Fruits in our gout food database. Its category placement gives helpful framing when comparing foods in your gout diet. Browse other fruits items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are gout-friendly alternatives to Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added?
Instead of Applesauce Unsweetened With Vit C Added, consider choosing fruits options rated SAFE in our gout database — these have low purine (under 50 mg/100g) and low fructose (under 2g/100g). Browse our fruits category page to find the best substitutes for your gout diet plan.

Data Quality

This entry uses T2-level data: At least one dimension is directly measured; the other is based on scientific consensus. 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.

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