Chicken Thigh
Meat — purine content 140mg per 100g
Medium Purine
140
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation (up to 100g per meal).
Diet Advice
Chicken thighs have slightly higher purines than breast meat. Remove skin and visible fat.
Recommended Preparation
Baked, grilled, or braised. Avoid frying.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 140mg per 100g of Chicken Thigh (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 Thigh: is it high in purines?
Chicken Thigh: 140mg 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 Thigh during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Chicken Thigh out, or keep the portion small: at 140mg 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 Thigh?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Chicken Thigh include: Chicken Breast (Skinless), Tofu. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.