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Fruits That Are Also Safe Foods — Gout Risk Breakdown

70 foods at the intersection — data-driven gout risk analysis

Key Insights

Among the 70 foods in this intersection, 70 (100%) are rated Safe — providing a meaningful number of low-risk options that satisfy both 'Fruits' and 'Safe Foods' criteria.
The average purine content across the 11 foods with data is 16 mg/100g — within the low-purine range, which suggests many options here may fit a gout-aware diet.
Our purine data is sourced from the USDA+ODS-NIH PURINE DATABASE Release 2 (March 2025) and the Kaneko et al. (2014) comprehensive food purine survey covering 270 foodstuffs. Fructose data comes from USDA SR28 food composition tables. Verdict ratings follow a multi-dimensional engine evaluating purine, fructose, and alcohol risk simultaneously.

All Foods in This Intersection

Lower RiskAlmond Lower Riskalmonds Lower Riskapricot, with skin, pitted, raw Lower Riskapricot, with skin, raw Lower Riskcantaloupe, raw, yes - sugar, nf000982 Lower Riskcantaloupe, raw, yes - sugar, nf000991 Lower Riskchilchen (red berry beverage) (navajo) Lower Riskclementines, raw Lower Riskcrackers, snack, goya crackers Lower Riskcranberry juice, not fortified, from concentrate, shelf stable Lower Riskcranberry juice, shelf stable, from concentrate, not fortified Lower RiskCucumber Lower Riskcucumber, raw Lower RiskEringi Lower RiskGlucosamine 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 Riskmushrooms, eringi, raw Lower Risknectarines, fresh, yes - sugars, nf0008lt Lower Risknectarines, fresh, yes - sugars, nf0008mq Lower Risknectarines, fresh, yes - sugars, nf0008nh Lower Risknectarines, fresh, yes - sugars, nf0008oe Lower Risknectarines, raw Lower Risknectarines, raw Lower Risknectarines, raw Lower Risknectarines, raw Lower Risknectarines, raw Lower RiskNucleic acid juice Lower Riskolives, green, manzanilla, stuffed with pimiento Lower Riskolives, green, stuffed with pimentos Lower Riskolives, green, stuffed with pimentos Lower Riskorange juice, refrigerated, no pulp, not fortified Lower Riskoranges, navel, yes - sugar, nfy01076f Lower Riskpastry, pastelitos de guava (guava pastries) Lower Riskpeaches, raw Lower Riskpeaches, raw Lower Riskpeaches, raw Lower Riskpeaches, raw Lower Riskpeaches, raw, yes - sugar, nf00094e Lower Riskpeaches, raw, yes - sugar, nf00095d Lower Riskpeaches, raw, yes - sugar, nf0009dk Lower Riskpeaches, yellow, raw Lower Riskpeppers, banana or hungarian wax, seeded, raw Lower Riskpickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill Lower Riskpineapple, raw, traditional varieties Lower Riskplantains, green, boiled Lower Riskplantains, green, fried Lower Riskplantains, green, raw Lower Riskplantains, underripe, raw Lower Riskraspberries, raw Lower Riskrhubarb, stalk, raw Lower Riskrowal, raw Lower Risksquash, indian, cooked, boiled (navajo) Lower Risksquash, indian, raw (navajo) Lower Risksquash, zucchini, raw Lower Risksugars, pickles, kosher dill, spears, clausen Lower Risksugars, pickles, kosher dill, spears, clausen Lower Risksugars, pickles, kosher dill, spears, store brand, safeway Lower Risksugars, pickles, kosher dill, spears, vlasic Lower Risksugars, pickles, kosher dill, spears, vlasic Lower Risksweet potatoes, orange flesh, without skin, raw Lower Risktomato juice, shelf stable, from concentrate, with added ingredients Lower Risktomato juice, with added ingredients, from concentrate, shelf stable Lower Riskvegetable juice Lower Riskwalnuts Lower Riskwatermelon, seedless, rind only, raw

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when a food is both 'Fruits' and 'Safe Foods'?
It means the food meets two criteria simultaneously — it belongs to both the 'Fruits' and 'Safe Foods' categories. Of all foods in our database, 70 items satisfy this dual condition. Instead of checking two separate lists, this page gives you one focused view of the overlap.
How many 'Fruits' × 'Safe Foods' foods are gout-safe?
70 of the 70 foods (100%) in this intersection are rated Safe for gout. An additional 0 are Moderate and 0 are Avoid. Browse the food list below — Safe items are marked with 🟢, Moderate with 🟡, and Avoid with 🔴.
Should gout patients pay attention to this combination?
Yes — evaluating foods through two lenses (here, 'Fruits' and 'Safe Foods') gives a clearer risk picture than either filter alone. The 70 foods in this overlap vary considerably in purine and fructose levels. Checking individual entries below helps pinpoint usable vs. high-risk options.
Why use two tags instead of just one?
A single tag like 'Fruits' may include hundreds of foods with widely varying safety. Adding the 'Safe Foods' filter narrows the results to 70 items where both conditions are true, giving a more targeted and actionable list. This is especially useful when managing multiple dietary constraints simultaneously — a common scenario for gout patients who also need to monitor fructose, alcohol, or specific food categories.

How This Analysis Works

Each food in this intersection is evaluated using a multi-dimensional risk engine that considers three independent gout triggers:

  • Purine content (mg per 100g) — The primary driver of uric acid production. Data from USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods Release 2.0 (March 2025; USDA ARS) and Kaneko et al. Biol Pharm Bull 37(5):709-721, 2014.
  • Fructose content (g per 100g) — Raises uric acid independently of purines through hepatic ATP depletion. Data from USDA SR28.
  • Alcohol content — Blocks renal uric acid excretion and accelerates purine breakdown.

A food rated Safe means purine is under 50 mg/100g and fructose under 2g/100g with no alcohol. Moderate indicates purine 50-150 mg/100g or fructose 2-5g/100g. Avoid means purine above 150 mg/100g, fructose above 5g/100g, or presence of alcohol.

All purine values are lab-measured unless marked T3 (category-level estimate). Cross-reference individual food pages for detailed source information.

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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

Medical Disclaimer: This website provides informational content only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized gout management.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03