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Ketchup

Ketchup is low in purines and generally safe for people with gout in normal portions.

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

How much can I eat?

A typical serving is about 16 g, which delivers 2 mg of purines, about 0% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving
16 g
Purine / serving
2 mg
% daily purine
0%

Why grade B

Safe for most people in normal portions.

Added fructose raises uric acid as your body breaks it down, even when the purine number looks low.

Added fructose trigger

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines confidence: medium
10.6 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

Fructose confidence: high
8.94 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

High for gout (8–15 g/100g).

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