Salami
Salami is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 30 g serving has about 36 mg of purines, about 9% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
Low in purines, but ultra-processed. Ultra-processed foods are linked to higher gout risk on their own, so we do not rate this as safe to eat freely. (UK Biobank 2024)
This number comes from a single laboratory sample, and other cuts of the same food that were measured several times each came out substantially higher. We have not changed the figure, because we do not have a better-sourced one: we have stopped it reading as safe. Treat it as a moderate choice until it is re-measured.
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 30 g, which delivers 36 mg of purines, or about 9% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
Even a large serving stays well within a ~400 mg working daily purine target.
Portion size is what matters most here, and it’s easy to misjudge by eye. A kitchen scale makes it simple.
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Why grade C
Fine in moderation. Mind your portion size, especially during a flare.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Moderate for gout (50–150 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Processing: NOVA 4 of 4. How processing affects the grade.
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Other forms of salami
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