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Soda / Sugary Drinks

Beverages — purine content 0mg per 100g

High Purine
0
mg/100g

Avoid — high fructose increases uric acid production

Why this rating: Regular soda contains no purine at all, yet it is rated High. It is sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup or free sugars, and fructose metabolism consumes ATP and releases purines as a by-product — so sugary drinks raise uric acid without contributing any purine directly. Guidelines advise avoiding sugar-sweetened drinks outright.

Diet Advice

Although sodas contain negligible purines, they are high in fructose corn syrup which stimulates uric acid production. Regular consumption is strongly linked to increased gout risk. Keep sugary drinks out of the regular rotation.

Recommended Preparation

Best left out. Choose water, tea, or coffee instead.

Low Purine Alternatives

Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Choi HK, BMJ 2010. Purine value: 0mg per 100g of Soda / Sugary Drinks (High purine, red zone).

See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Soda / Sugary Drinks: is it high in purines?
Soda / Sugary Drinks: 0mg of purines per 100g, above the 150mg/100g cut-off used on this site. High-purine foods are the ones most consistently linked to higher uric acid, so this is usually a small, occasional serving, and left out during a flare.
Can I eat Soda / Sugary Drinks during a gout flare?
During a flare most guidance is to leave Soda / Sugary Drinks out. At 0mg per 100g it sits well above the low-purine cut-off, and flares are when purine intake is kept lowest. Small amounts can return once symptoms settle.
What are the best low-purine alternatives to Soda / Sugary Drinks?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Soda / Sugary Drinks include: Water, Green Tea. They offer comparable nutrition at a much lower purine content, which makes a balanced diet easier to hold together.