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Dessert (Port or Sherry) Wine

Also listed as: Wine, dessert (Port or Sherry)

Dessert (Port or Sherry) Wine is higher risk. Keep portions small and occasional, especially during a flare.

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

Fructose here is a category-level estimate, not a direct measurement for this food.

How much can I eat?

A typical serving is about 240 g, which delivers 12 mg of purines, about 3% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving
240 g
Purine / serving
12 mg
% daily purine
3%

Why grade D

Higher risk. Keep portions small and occasional, especially during a flare.

Alcohol raises uric acid and slows how your kidneys clear it. It is an independent gout trigger regardless of purine content.

Alcohol trigger

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines confidence: high
5 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

Fructose confidence: medium (estimated)
8.5 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

High for gout (8–15 g/100g).

Good to know: Wine has low purines; ethanol still inhibits urate excretion.

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