Worst Sweets for Gout

The 10 highest-sugar sweets to limit with gout. All data from USDA 2025 and ACR 2020.

Rank	Purine / Fructose	Verdict
1Hard Candy	N/A \| Fructose 20g	Avoid
2Fudge	N/A \| Fructose 18g	Avoid
3Chocolate Cake	N/A \| Fructose 15g	Avoid
4Candy Bar	N/A \| Fructose 15g	Avoid
5Brownie	N/A \| Fructose 12g	Avoid
6Marshmallow	N/A \| Fructose 12g	Avoid
7Cheesecake	N/A \| Fructose 10g	Mod
8Popsicle	N/A \| Fructose 10g	Mod
9Apple Pie	N/A \| Fructose 10g	Mod
10Chocolate Chip Cookie	N/A \| Fructose 8g	Mod

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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