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Meat That Are Also Moderate Foods β€” Gout Risk Breakdown

133 foods at the intersection — data-driven gout risk analysis

Key Insights

Purine levels in this group span from 0 mg/100g (pancakes, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat, microwave (includes buttermilk)) to 150 mg/100g (Shishamo with roe) β€” a difference of 150 mg. Selection within this overlap makes a practical difference.
10 foods in this intersection carry fructose above 2g/100g, with apples, raw, granny smith, with skin (includes foods for usda's food distribution program) reaching 5.0g/100g. Fructose contributes to uric acid independently of purine content, so these items warrant extra attention.
Our purine data is sourced from the USDA+ODS-NIH PURINE DATABASE Release 2 (March 2025) and the Kaneko et al. (2014) comprehensive food purine survey covering 270 foodstuffs. Fructose data comes from USDA SR28 food composition tables. Verdict ratings follow a multi-dimensional engine evaluating purine, fructose, and alcohol risk simultaneously.

All Foods in This Intersection

MODERATEapples, raw, granny smith, with skin (includes foods for usda's food distribution program) MODERATEAvocado MODERATEavocado, raw MODERATEbacon MODERATEbacon, cooked MODERATEbeef breakfast sausage, eckrich sausage links MODERATEBeef Brisket MODERATEbeef brisket, raw MODERATEbeef chuck ribs, raw MODERATEbeef clod (shoulder), raw MODERATEbeef flank steak, boneless, choice, raw MODERATEbeef front, raw (unspecified) MODERATEbeef large intestine, raw MODERATEbeef neck, raw MODERATEbeef rib loin, raw MODERATEbeef roast, cooked (unspecified) MODERATEbeef round (topside), cooked MODERATEbeef round (topside), raw MODERATEbeef shin, raw MODERATEbeef sirloin, raw MODERATEbeef stomach, raw MODERATEbeef tongue, raw MODERATEbeef, ground, 73% lean meat / 27% fat, raw MODERATEbeef, ground, cooked (unspecified) MODERATEbeef, sirloin, raw MODERATEbeef, tenderloin, raw MODERATEbologna, beef MODERATEbologna, classic MODERATEBoneless ham MODERATEButtocks MODERATEcanadian bacon, unprepared MODERATEChicken Breast MODERATEchicken breast, raw MODERATEchicken gizzard, raw MODERATEchicken leg, raw MODERATEchicken neck, raw MODERATEchicken skin, raw MODERATEchicken thigh, raw MODERATEchicken thigh, roasted MODERATEchicken thigh, stewed MODERATEchicken wing, raw MODERATEchicken, light meat, raw MODERATEClod MODERATEflounder, yellow striped, raw MODERATEfoie gras MODERATEfrankfurter, beef, heated4 MODERATEfrankfurter, beef, unheated MODERATEGizzard MODERATEham MODERATEham style vegetarian slices, from mycoprotein MODERATEham, pressed and boneless types MODERATEham, sliced, restaurant MODERATEHijiki MODERATEHorse MODERATEitalian pork sausage, cooked - nfy12184u MODERATEitalian pork sausage, cooked - nfy12187f MODERATElamb chops and roast, raw MODERATElamb liver, raw MODERATELarge intestine MODERATELeg MODERATELiver paste MODERATEluncheon meat (unspecified) MODERATEluncheon slices, meatless MODERATElunchmeat, ham, black forest, sliced MODERATEmonkfish liver, raw MODERATEmutton, raw MODERATENeck MODERATEoranges, raw, navels (includes foods for usda's food distribution program) MODERATEpancakes, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat, microwave (includes buttermilk) MODERATEpate, liver MODERATEpepperoni, beef and pork, sliced MODERATEpigfish, striped, raw MODERATEPork Heart MODERATEpork heart, raw MODERATEpork neck, raw MODERATEpork ribs, raw MODERATEpork roast and chops, cooked MODERATEpork shoulder, raw MODERATEpork sirloin, raw MODERATEpork tenderloin, raw MODERATEpork tongue, raw MODERATEpork, bacon, unprepared MODERATEpork, cured, bacon, cooked, restaurant MODERATEpork, cured, bacon, unprepared MODERATEpork, cured, ham -- water added, shank, bone-in, separable lean only, heated, roasted MODERATEpork, cured, ham -- water added, slice, bone-in, separable lean only, heated, pan-broil MODERATEpork, cured, ham with natural juices, shank, bone-in, separable lean only, heated, roasted MODERATEpoultry, mechanically deboned, from backs and necks with skin, raw MODERATEpoultry, mechanically deboned, from mature hens, raw MODERATEPressed ham MODERATEprosciutto (parma ham) MODERATErestaurant, chinese, sesame chicken MODERATErestaurant, chinese, sweet and sour chicken MODERATErestaurant, chinese, sweet and sour pork MODERATERibloin MODERATERibs MODERATEsablefish meat, raw MODERATEsalami MODERATEsalami, hard, sliced MODERATEsausage, breakfast sausage, beef, pre-cooked, unprepared MODERATEsausage, italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried MODERATEseaweed, hijiki, dried MODERATEsh Liver (raw) MODERATEShin MODERATEShishamo with roe MODERATEshishamo with roe, half-dried MODERATEShoulder MODERATEShoulder knee MODERATEShoulder ribs MODERATEShoulder sirloin MODERATESirloin MODERATEStomach MODERATEstrawberries, frozen, unsweetened (includes foods for usda's food distribution program) MODERATEsugars, sweet and sour pork, chinese restaurant (ca2,nc1) - nfy0903jw MODERATEsugars, sweet and sour pork, chinese restaurant (co1,ct1) - nfy0903kj MODERATEsugars, sweet and sour pork, chinese restaurant (in1,ny1) - nfy0903im MODERATEsugars, sweet and sour pork, chinese restaurant (mi1,va3) - nfy0903lt MODERATETenderloin MODERATEtofu burger MODERATETongue MODERATETopside MODERATETopside (heated) MODERATETopside (raw) MODERATEturkey, ground, raw MODERATEturkey, mechanically deboned, from turkey frames, raw MODERATEveal cutlet, cooked MODERATEveggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared MODERATEvegi 'steak' from soy MODERATEwhale, raw MODERATEWing MODERATEYellow striped flounder MODERATEβ€˜bacon', meatless MODERATEβ€˜chicken', meatless

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when a food is both 'Meat' and 'Moderate Foods'?
It means the food meets two criteria simultaneously β€” it belongs to both the 'Meat' and 'Moderate Foods' categories. Of all foods in our database, 133 items satisfy this dual condition. Instead of checking two separate lists, this page gives you one focused view of the overlap.
How many 'Meat' Γ— 'Moderate Foods' foods are gout-safe?
0 of the 133 foods (0%) in this intersection are rated Safe for gout. An additional 133 are Moderate and 0 are Avoid. Browse the food list below β€” Safe items are marked with 🟒, Moderate with 🟑, and Avoid with πŸ”΄.
Should gout patients pay attention to this combination?
Yes β€” evaluating foods through two lenses (here, 'Meat' and 'Moderate Foods') gives a clearer risk picture than either filter alone. The 133 foods in this overlap vary considerably in purine and fructose levels. Checking individual entries below helps pinpoint usable vs. high-risk options.
Why use two tags instead of just one?
A single tag like 'Meat' may include hundreds of foods with widely varying safety. Adding the 'Moderate Foods' filter narrows the results to 133 items where both conditions are true, giving a more targeted and actionable list. This is especially useful when managing multiple dietary constraints simultaneously β€” a common scenario for gout patients who also need to monitor fructose, alcohol, or specific food categories.

How This Analysis Works

Each food in this intersection is evaluated using a multi-dimensional risk engine that considers three independent gout triggers:

  • Purine content (mg per 100g) — The primary driver of uric acid production. Data from USDA+ODS-NIH PURINE DATABASE Release 2 (March 2025) and Kaneko et al. Biol Pharm Bull 37(5):709-721, 2014.
  • Fructose content (g per 100g) — Raises uric acid independently of purines through hepatic ATP depletion. Data from USDA SR28.
  • Alcohol content — Blocks renal uric acid excretion and accelerates purine breakdown.

A food rated Safe means purine is under 50 mg/100g and fructose under 2g/100g with no alcohol. Moderate indicates purine 50-150 mg/100g or fructose 2-5g/100g. Avoid means purine above 150 mg/100g, fructose above 5g/100g, or presence of alcohol.

All purine values are lab-measured unless marked T3 (category-level estimate). Cross-reference individual food pages for detailed source information.

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