Urica Purine & Fructose Database: Complete Reference
A comprehensive purine and fructose reference for gout management — because tracking both matters more than tracking purines alone.
Managing gout with data requires more than a simple list of high-purine foods. Fructose is a major uric acid driver that most traditional purine charts completely ignore — it both increases uric acid production and impairs excretion. This reference hub brings together comprehensive purine data across all food categories alongside fructose content, giving you the complete nutritional picture that effective gout management demands.
The Urica app builds this data directly into its meal analysis, automatically calculating both purine and fructose content when you scan your meals.
Comprehensive Purine Charts
These guides provide detailed purine values across major food categories, organized for quick reference.
- Purine Food Chart — The master reference with purine values across all food categories in one place.
- High Purine Foods List — Foods that rank highest in purine content, from organ meats to certain seafood.
- Low Purine Foods List — Safe-bet foods with the lowest purine content for building meals around.
Purine Content by Food Category
For a deeper look at specific food groups, these guides break down purine content with context about preparation methods and research findings.
- Purine Content in Meat — Detailed purine values for beef, pork, chicken, lamb, turkey, and game meats by cut.
- Purine Content in Seafood — Fish and shellfish purine values, from low-purine options to the highest-risk choices.
- Purine Content in Vegetables — Why vegetable purines rank differently than animal purines in gout risk research.
Fructose and Glycemic Data
The missing piece in most gout nutrition guides — how sugar content and blood sugar impact affect uric acid levels.
- Fructose Content in Foods — A reference for fructose levels in common fruits, beverages, and processed foods.
- Glycemic Index Food List for Gout — How glycemic index connects to insulin resistance and uric acid excretion.
Uric Acid Reference
Understanding what raises and lowers uric acid helps you interpret your lab results and make informed choices.
- Uric Acid in Foods Table — How specific foods translate to uric acid levels in the blood.
- Foods That Lower Uric Acid — Evidence-based foods that actively support lower uric acid, including cherries, low-fat dairy, and vitamin C-rich options.
How to Use These References
Purine and fructose values are most useful as general guidance, not absolute rules. Actual content varies with preparation method, portion size, and food source. Boiling meat and discarding the cooking water reduces purines by 30-40%, while grilling retains more. A food that’s technically moderate in purines might matter less than a low-purine food loaded with fructose.
The most effective approach combines reference data with personal tracking. Use these charts to make informed choices, then let your own flare patterns tell you which foods actually affect you. Urica streamlines this by pairing its built-in purine and fructose database with your personal meal and flare logs.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your diet or gout management plan.
Track Your Personal Response
Everyone responds differently to foods. Urica helps you track how specific foods affect YOUR flare patterns by analyzing purines, fructose, and glycemic load together — not just purines alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should you track fructose along with purines for gout?
Fructose is the only sugar that directly increases uric acid production during its metabolism. It also impairs the kidneys' ability to excrete uric acid. This means a food can be low in purines but still raise uric acid significantly if it's high in fructose. Tracking both gives you a much more accurate picture of how your diet affects your uric acid levels.
How accurate are purine food charts?
Purine values in food charts are estimates based on laboratory analyses, and actual purine content varies by preparation method, cut of meat, growing conditions, and portion size. Boiling meat and discarding the water can reduce purines by 30-40%, while grilling retains more. Use charts as general guidance rather than exact numbers, and pair them with personal tracking to understand your individual response.
What is the most useful purine reference for gout patients?
The most useful purine reference organizes foods by category (meat, seafood, vegetables, grains) and clearly distinguishes between high-impact foods (organ meats, certain shellfish) and moderate foods that most people tolerate well. It should also include fructose data, since fructose is a major overlooked trigger. The Urica app includes a built-in database that provides both purine and fructose information for common foods.