Lean Beef
Meat — purine content 105mg per 100g
Medium Purine
105
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation (up to 100g per meal).
Diet Advice
Choose lean cuts like sirloin or tenderloin. Trim visible fat. Limit to 3-4 oz per serving.
Recommended Preparation
Grilled, broiled, or roasted. Avoid stews with high-purine broth.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Arthritis Foundation. Purine value: 105mg per 100g of Lean Beef (Medium purine, yellow zone).
See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lean Beef: is it high in purines?
Lean Beef: 105mg of purines per 100g, in the medium band (50-150mg/100g) used on this site. This is a food to portion rather than ban: smaller servings, less often, and sparingly during a flare.
Can I eat Lean Beef during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Lean Beef out, or keep the portion small: at 105mg per 100g it sits in the medium band, and a flare is when purine intake is kept lowest. Between flares a moderate portion is a more reasonable fit.
What are the best low-purine alternatives to Lean Beef?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Lean Beef include: Turkey, Lentils. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.