Can you eat sake if you have gout?
Moderate
Fine occasionally — watch the portion and how often you eat it.
2.2 mg of purines in 1 serving (180 ml) · 1.2 mg per 100 g
Low purine, but alcohol effect remains.
Purines by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Purines | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (180 mL) | 180 g | 2.2 mg | 🟡 Moderate |
Thresholds: under 50 mg per serving is Safe, 50–150 mg is Moderate, over 150 mg is High-risk.
This food is rated at least Moderate regardless of portion, because purine content alone understates its effect on uric acid.
Beyond purines
- Contains alcohol Alcohol raises uric acid and slows how fast your body clears it — an independent flare trigger on top of purine content.
Where this number comes from
Kaneko K, et al. Total purine and purine base content of common foodstuffs for facilitating nutritional therapy for gout and hyperuricemia. Biol Pharm Bull. 2014;37(5):709-721.
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