Whey Protein
Dairy — purine content 50mg per 100g
Medium Purine
50
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation.
Diet Advice
Whey protein sits right on the 50mg/100g boundary between low and medium purine. Low-fat dairy protein is generally considered gout-friendly and is associated with a lower risk of gout, but very large supplemental doses are worth discussing with your doctor.
Recommended Preparation
Mix one normal serving into water or milk rather than replacing whole meals, and spread protein across the day.
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; USDA. Purine value: 50mg per 100g of Whey Protein (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
Whey Protein: is it high in purines?
Whey Protein: 50mg 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 Whey Protein during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Whey Protein out, or keep the portion small: at 50mg 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 Whey Protein?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Whey Protein include: eggs, tofu, and low-fat dairy. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.