Chicken Breast (Skinless)
Meat — purine content 137mg per 100g
Medium Purine
137
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation (up to 100g per meal).
Diet Advice
Go for skinless white meat. Remove visible fat. Limit to 3-4 oz per serving. Avoid fried chicken.
Recommended Preparation
Grilled or steamed with vegetables. Avoid frying and heavy sauces.
Low Purine Alternatives
- Tofu (28mg)
- Egg whites (7mg)
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Xu J, Nutrients 2019; HK Sanatorium Dietetic Unit, Gout; Yang YX, China Food Composition Tables (6th ed.) 2019. Purine value: 137mg per 100g of Chicken Breast (Skinless) (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
Chicken Breast (Skinless): is it high in purines?
Chicken Breast (Skinless): 137mg 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 Chicken Breast (Skinless) during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Chicken Breast (Skinless) out, or keep the portion small: at 137mg 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 Chicken Breast (Skinless)?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Chicken Breast (Skinless) include: Tofu, Egg whites. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.