Light Beer
Also listed as: Beer, light
Light 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.
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 240 g, which delivers 14 mg of purines, about 4% of a normal day's purine budget.
Per serving
240 g
Purine / serving
14 mg
% daily purine
4%
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
6 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Fructose
confidence: high
0 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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