Last reviewed: 2026-09-03 • Editorial Standards

Spirits and Gout: Which Are Safe?

35 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

Lower Riskcheese, feta, whole milk, crumbled Lower RiskGinger Lower Riskginger root, raw Lower Riskginger, japanese (myoga), raw Lower RiskJapanese ginger (myoga) Lower Riskmary's gone crackers, original crackers, organic gluten free Lower Riskpepperidge farm, goldfish, baked snack crackers, original Lower Riskvan's, gluten free, totally original pancakes Lower Riskvan's, gluten free, totally original waffles Medium Riskbaked beans, original, canned, with pork Medium Riskcaribou, rump meat, half dried (alaska native) Medium Riskchicken drumstick, raw Medium Riskchicken skin (from drumsticks and thighs), braised Medium Riskfruit juice smoothie, odwalla, original superfood Medium Riskpork rump, raw Medium Riskpork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, heated, roasted Medium Riskpork, cured, ham -- water added, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated Medium Riskpork, cured, ham with natural juices, rump, bone-in, separable lean only, heated, roasted Medium Riskrudi's, gluten-free bakery, original sandwich bread Medium RiskRump Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce Medium Risksugars, sauce, pasta, hunts original, canned spaghetti sauce Medium Riskwhiting (sillaginidae), raw Higher Riskamazake (fermented drink made from sake lees) Higher Riskbrandy Higher RiskKuruma shrimp Higher Risksake Higher Risksake lees Higher Riskshochu (japanese spirit liquor) Higher Riskume liqueur Higher Riskwhiskey

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I eat spirits with gout?
It depends on the specific item. Distilled spirits are purine-free but their alcohol content still raises uric acid and blocks excretion. Our database rates 35 spirits items: 10 (29%) are safe, 17 moderate, and 8 should be avoided. Check each food's purine and fructose data before adding it to your gout diet.
Which spirits are worst for gout?
Among the 35 spirits items in our database, 8 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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