Foods That Cause Gout — Complete List

124 foods that can trigger gout attacks, based on purine levels, alcohol content, and fructose. Includes organ meats, certain seafood, processed meats, sugary drinks, and all alcoholic beverages.

FoodPurineVerdict
Beef Brain162 mg/100gAvoid
Beef Heart171 mg/100gAvoid
Beef Kidney213 mg/100gAvoid
Beef Liver197 mg/100gAvoid
Beef Chuck Roast156.6 mg/100gAvoid
Beef Ground 80% Lean160.9 mg/100gAvoid
Beef Ground 93% Lean188.9 mg/100gAvoid
Beef Ribeye173.9 mg/100gAvoid
Pork Bacon (Cooked)428.8 mg/100gAvoid
Pork Ground183.1 mg/100gAvoid
Pork Loin237.2 mg/100gAvoid
Pork Tenderloin244 mg/100gAvoid
Pork Sausage160.1 mg/100gAvoid
Chicken Breast (Raw)174.9 mg/100gAvoid
Chicken Ground158.7 mg/100gAvoid
Chicken Liver243 mg/100gAvoid
Salmon Atlantic (Farmed)249.9 mg/100gAvoid
Salmon Sockeye (Wild)259.8 mg/100gAvoid
Tuna Canned (Drained)211.8 mg/100gAvoid
Tuna (Raw)157.2 mg/100gAvoid
Shrimp182.4 mg/100gAvoid
Catfish205.2 mg/100gAvoid
Tilapia185.8 mg/100gAvoid
Sardine345 mg/100gAvoid
Mackerel194 mg/100gAvoid
Anchovy411 mg/100gAvoid
Herring378 mg/100gAvoid
Trout181 mg/100gAvoid
Lentils222 mg/100gAvoid
Soybeans172.5 mg/100gAvoid
Beer (Regular)8.48 mg/100gAvoid
Beer (Dark)13.51 mg/100gAvoid
Wine1.19 mg/100gAvoid
Whiskey0.21 mg/100gAvoid
Brandy0.38 mg/100gAvoid
Sake1.41 mg/100gAvoid
Frankfurter Mixed Meat169.5 mg/100gAvoid
Salami Genoa246.2 mg/100gAvoid
Beef Ground (Cooked)251.9 mg/100gAvoid
Pork Loin (Cooked)333.5 mg/100gAvoid
Pork Sausage (Cooked)213.2 mg/100gAvoid
Pork Kidney195 mg/100gAvoid
Chicken Heart224 mg/100gAvoid
Chicken Breast (Cooked)178.5 mg/100gAvoid
Lamb Heart171 mg/100gAvoid
Anchovy Canned321 mg/100gAvoid
Herring Canned378 mg/100gAvoid
Mackerel Canned246 mg/100gAvoid
Mackerel Spanish161.95 mg/100gAvoid
Sardine Canned399 mg/100gAvoid
Shrimp Frozen234 mg/100gAvoid
Tuna Bonito211.2 mg/100gAvoid
Split Peas195 mg/100gAvoid
Beer Wheat8.05 mg/100gAvoid
Beer Light4.62 mg/100gAvoid
Beer Pilsner9.83 mg/100gAvoid
Malt Beverage2.93 mg/100gAvoid
Vodka0 mg/100gAvoid
Gin0 mg/100gAvoid
Rum0 mg/100gAvoid
Tequila0 mg/100gAvoid
Champagne1 mg/100gAvoid
Date0 mg/100gAvoid
Parsley289.3 mg/100gAvoid
Goose160 mg/100gAvoid
Chicken Breast Stewed183.5 mg/100gAvoid
Luncheon Meat Ham250.42 mg/100gAvoid
Adzuki Beans162 mg/100gAvoid
Great Northern Beans213 mg/100gAvoid
Small White Beans202 mg/100gAvoid
Pork Liver (USDA)289 mg/100gAvoid
Frankfurter Mixed (Heated)159.3 mg/100gAvoid
Salami Dry/Hard215.1 mg/100gAvoid
Shrimp Dried748.9 mg/100gAvoid
Sardine Dried746 mg/100gAvoid
Anchovy Dried1109 mg/100gAvoid
Sardine Half-Dried305.3 mg/100gAvoid
Anchovy Fresh303.9 mg/100gAvoid
Flying Fish154.2 mg/100gAvoid
Tofu Dried-Frozen292.3 mg/100gAvoid
Baby Spinach171.8 mg/100gAvoid
Beer Export Strength10.66 mg/100gAvoid
Mackerel Fermented207 mg/100gAvoid
Deep Water Shrimp221.6 mg/100gAvoid
Lamb Offal171 mg/100gAvoid
Jack Mackerel245.9 mg/100gAvoid
Shrimp Cooked182.4 mg/100gAvoid
Prune0 mg/100gAvoid
Lychee0 mg/100gAvoid
Persimmon0 mg/100gAvoid
Barbecue Sauce0 mg/100gAvoid
Teriyaki Sauce0 mg/100gAvoid
Longan0 mg/100gAvoid
Caviar130–160 mg/100gAvoid
Condensed Milk0 mg/100gAvoid
Chicken Heart Raw224 mg/100gAvoid
Catfish Farmed205.2 mg/100gAvoid
Tilapia Farmed185.8 mg/100gAvoid
Snails Raw182.2 mg/100gAvoid
Bonito Dried492.9 mg/100gAvoid
Sardine Baby Dried746 mg/100gAvoid
Shrimp Sakura Dried748.9 mg/100gAvoid
Whitebait Dried471.1 mg/100gAvoid
Parsley Fresh289.3 mg/100gAvoid
Seaweed Nori Dried591.5 mg/100gAvoid
Seaweed Wakame262.3 mg/100gAvoid
Jew's Ear Mushroom Dried155.7 mg/100gAvoid
Yeast Dried847.1 mg/100gAvoid
Beer Low Alcohol4.62 mg/100gAvoid
Beer Pils9.83 mg/100gAvoid
Shochu0.02 mg/100gAvoid
Ume Liqueur0.19 mg/100gAvoid
Green Tea Leaves Dried204.3 mg/100gAvoid
Goji Berry Dried5.52 mg/100gAvoid
Consomme Powder179.8 mg/100gAvoid
Chinese Soup Powder185.9 mg/100gAvoid
Chicken Stock Powder508.9 mg/100gAvoid
Umami Broth Powder684.8 mg/100gAvoid
Chocolate CakeN/AAvoid
BrownieN/AAvoid
FudgeN/AAvoid
MarshmallowN/AAvoid
Hard CandyN/AAvoid
Candy BarN/AAvoid
Data sources: USDA FoodData Central / Japan Gout Society purine database (2025).
Disclaimer: This website provides dietary information only. It is not medical advice.