Sweet Cherries
Also listed as: Cherries, sweet, raw
Sweet Cherries is low risk in a normal serving and a good everyday choice for most people with gout.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 140 g, which delivers 24 mg of purines, about 6% of a normal day's purine budget.
Per serving
140 g
Purine / serving
24 mg
% daily purine
6%
Why grade A
Low risk in a typical serving. A great everyday choice for a gout-friendly diet.
Cherry / tart-cherry intake is associated with markedly lower risk of recurrent gout attacks.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Purines
confidence: high
17 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Fructose
confidence: high
5.51 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Moderate for gout (3–8 g/100g).
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