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Butter is low risk in a normal serving and a good everyday choice for most people with gout. A typical 14 g serving is essentially purine-free.

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

How much can I eat?

Units
This serving
1 tbsp
14 g
Purine / serving
0 mg
% daily purine
0%
Purines in this serving
0 mg~400 mg daily limit
1 tbsp4 tbsp

Even a large serving stays well under a day's purines.

Butter is an easy choice to keep on hand.

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Why grade A: per 100 g and processing

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines
0 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

Fructose
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

Processing: NOVA 2 of 4 (processed culinary ingredient). How processing affects the grade.

Diet is part of the picture, not all of it

For most people the body makes the majority of its own uric acid. Food contributes the smaller share. Eating well lowers your risk and helps you feel in control, but for many people diet alone does not bring uric acid down enough to stop flares. Medication often does the heavy lifting. Use these grades to make easier daily choices, and work with your doctor on the full plan.

How did butter go for you?

Reader experiences, not medical advice. The grade above comes from published data.

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