Can you eat pork liver if you have gout?
High-risk
Best limited or avoided, especially while a flare is active.
242.2 mg of purines in 1 serving (85 g) · 285 mg per 100 g
Organ meats are among the highest-purine foods — best avoided.
Purines by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Purines | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (85 g) | 85 g | 242.2 mg | 🔴 High-risk |
Thresholds: under 50 mg per serving is Safe, 50–150 mg is Moderate, over 150 mg is High-risk.
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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