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Stout Beer

Also listed as: Beer, stout

Stout Beer is high in purines or a known trigger. It is best avoided, especially during a flare.

General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.

Fructose here is a category-level estimate, not a direct measurement for this food.

How much can I eat?

A typical serving is about 240 g, which delivers 38 mg of purines, about 10% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving
240 g
Purine / serving
38 mg
% daily purine
10%

Why grade E

High in purines or a known trigger. Best avoided, especially during a flare.

Alcohol raises uric acid and slows how your kidneys clear it. It is an independent gout trigger regardless of purine content.

Alcohol trigger

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines confidence: high
16 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).

Fructose confidence: medium (estimated)
0.3 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).

Good to know: Beer raises uric acid via purines AND ethanol-driven excretion inhibition.

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