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Citrus Fruits and Gout: Which Are Safe?

34 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

Lower Riskclementines, raw Lower Riskglutino, gluten free wafers, lemon flavored Lower Risklemon juice from concentrate, bottled, concord Lower Risklemon juice from concentrate, bottled, real lemon Lower Risklemon juice from concentrate, canned or bottled Lower Risklemon juice, raw Lower Risklime juice, raw Lower Riskorange juice, refrigerated, no pulp, not fortified Lower Riskoranges, navel, yes - sugar, nfy01076f Lower Risksweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw Medium Riskgrapefruit juice, red, not fortified, not from concentrate, refrigerated Medium Riskgrapefruit juice, red, refrigerated, not fortified, not from concentrate Medium Riskgrapefruit juice, white, bottled, unsweetened, ocean spray Medium Riskgrapefruit juice, white, canned or bottled, unsweetened Medium Riskgrapefruit juice, white, shelf stable Medium Riskgrapefruit juice, white, shelf stable Medium Riskgrapefruit juice, white, shelf stable Medium Riskgrapefruit juice, white, shelf stable Medium Riskgrapefruit juice, white, shelf stable Medium Riskgrapefruit juice, white, shelf stable Medium Riskgrapefruit, raw Medium Riskorange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate, with added calcium and vitamins a, d, e Medium Riskorange juice, no pulp, not fortified, from concentrate, refrigerated Medium Riskorange juice, no pulp, not fortified, not from concentrate, refrigerated Medium Riskorange juice, refrigerated, no pulp, not fortified, from concentrate Medium Riskoranges, navel, raw Medium Riskoranges, navel, raw Medium Riskoranges, navel, raw Medium Riskoranges, navel, raw Medium Riskoranges, navel, yes - sugar, nfy010746 Medium Riskoranges, navel, yes - sugar, nfy01074y Medium Riskoranges, navel, yes - sugar, nfy01075p Medium Riskoranges, raw, navels Medium Riskruby red grapefruit juice blend (grapefruit, grape, apple), ocean spray, bottled, with added vitamin c

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat citrus fruits with gout?
It depends on the specific item. Citrus fruits provide vitamin C, which may modestly lower uric acid, with manageable fructose levels. Our database rates 34 citrus fruits items: 10 (29%) are safe, 24 moderate, and 0 should be avoided. Check each food's purine and fructose data before adding it to your gout diet.
Which citrus fruits are worst for gout?
Among the 34 citrus fruits items in our database, 0 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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References

• ACR 2020 Guideline for the Management of Gout
• EULAR 2016 Updated Recommendations for Gout
• USDA+ODS-NIH PURINE DATABASE Release 2, March 2025
• Kaneko K, et al. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 37(5):709-721, 2014

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-03