Butter
Dairy — purine content 5mg per 100g
Low Purine
5
mg/100g
Yes — very low purine, but high in fat
Diet Advice
Butter is extremely low in purines, so purine content is not the concern with it. However, it's high in saturated fat, so use in moderation for overall health.
Recommended Preparation
Use sparingly on bread or vegetables. Limit to 10-15g per day.
Low Purine Alternatives
- Olive Oil (0mg)
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 5mg per 100g of Butter (Low purine, green zone).
See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Butter: is it high in purines?
Butter: 5mg of purines per 100g, well inside the low-purine band (under 50mg/100g) used on this site. That makes it a comfortable everyday choice in a gout-friendly diet, though portion size and the rest of the plate still count.
Can I eat Butter during a gout flare?
Yes. At 5mg per 100g the purine load is well inside the low band, so there is no need to leave Butter out during a flare. Light meals and enough fluid matter more here than avoiding a food like this.
What are the best low-purine alternatives to Butter?
There is little to substitute here: the purine content already sits in the low band, so the aim is variety rather than replacement. Other low-purine options include tofu, low-fat dairy and most vegetables.