Top Gout Trigger Foods

The top gout trigger foods — highest purine, most likely to cause flares. All data from USDA 2025 and ACR 2020.

Rank	Purine / Fructose	Verdict
1Anchovy Dried	1109 mg/100g	Avoid
2Vodka	0 mg/100g	Avoid
3Gin	0 mg/100g	Avoid
4Rum	0 mg/100g	Avoid
5Tequila	0 mg/100g	Avoid
6Date	0 mg/100g \| Fructose 25.0g	Avoid
7Prune	0 mg/100g \| Fructose 12.5g	Avoid
8Lychee	0 mg/100g \| Fructose 15.2g	Avoid
9Persimmon	0 mg/100g \| Fructose 12.5g	Avoid
10Barbecue Sauce	0 mg/100g \| Fructose 15g	Avoid

Data Sources: Purine from USDA FoodData Central / ODS-NIH (2025). Fructose from USDA FoodData Central. Verdicts by V2 engine.

Disclaimer: Dietary information only. Not medical advice.
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