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Beer vs Wine for Gout

Side-by-side purine comparison of every Beer and Wine variety in our database. See which one has more Safe-rated options and fewer Avoid-rated items.

Bottom line: Beer has 0 Safe-rated options vs 0 for Wine, and 8 Avoid-rated items vs 1. Wine is generally the safer choice for gout.

Full Comparison Table

All varieties sorted by purine content (lowest to highest)

FoodPurine (mg/100g)Verdict
Wine → Wine1.19 mg/100gAvoid
Beer → Beer Light4.62 mg/100gAvoid
Beer → Beer Low Alcohol4.62 mg/100gAvoid
Beer → Beer Wheat8.05 mg/100gAvoid
Beer → Beer (Regular)8.48 mg/100gAvoid
Beer → Beer Pilsner9.83 mg/100gAvoid
Beer → Beer Pils9.83 mg/100gAvoid
Beer → Beer Export Strength10.66 mg/100gAvoid
Beer → Beer (Dark)13.51 mg/100gAvoid
Data Sources: Purine values from USDA FoodData Central / ODS-NIH Purine Database (Release 2, 2025). Verdicts based on the V2 judgment engine (Purine × Fructose × Alcohol framework).

Disclaimer: This website provides dietary information only. It is not medical advice.
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