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Bacon

Also listed as: Pork, cured, bacon, cooked

Bacon is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 24 g serving has about 103 mg of purines, about 26% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.

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Across forms of pork:CE· 31–377 mg per serving

This is ultra-processed. Beyond its purine content, that is linked to higher gout risk on its own. (UK Biobank 2024)

How much can I eat?

Units
This serving
1 oz
24 g
Purine / serving
103 mg
% daily purine
26%
Purines in this serving
0 mg~400 mg daily limit
1 oz2 oz

This food is very concentrated, so a small serving goes a long way. We don't suggest a larger amount.

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Why grade C: per 100 g and processing

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines
429 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Very high for gout (> 300 mg/100g).

Fructose
1.56 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).

Processing: NOVA 4 of 4. How processing affects the grade.

Good to know: COOKING CONCENTRATION: Raw pork belly purine content is ~150-180 mg/100g. Bacon loses approximately 40% of its weight during cooking (water and fat render out), concentrating purines in the remaining mass to ~428 mg/100g cooked weight. This is the correct value for cooked, drained bacon. Portion size (typically 15-30g, 2-3 rashers) limits total purine intake per serving.
Diet is part of the picture, not all of it

For most people the body makes the majority of its own uric acid. Food contributes the smaller share. Eating well lowers your risk and helps you feel in control, but for many people diet alone does not bring uric acid down enough to stop flares. Medication often does the heavy lifting. Use these grades to make easier daily choices, and work with your doctor on the full plan.

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Reader experiences, not medical advice. The grade above comes from published data.

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Other forms of pork

The most common form of pork is first.

Pork Loin (boneless, skinless)

Pork loin, boneless, skinless, raw

D
Purine 237.2 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Limit Red Meat

Pork (bacon, unprepared)

C
Purine 61.8 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Pork (cured, bacon, unprepared)

C
Purine 140.7 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Pork Heart

Pork heart, raw

C
Purine 119.2 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Organ Meats

Pork Neck

Pork neck, raw

C
Purine 70.6 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Red Meat

Pork Ribs

Pork ribs, raw

C
Purine 75.8 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Red Meat

Pork Roast & Chops

Pork roast and chops, cooked

C
Purine 119.8 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Red Meat

Pork Rump

Pork rump, raw

C
Purine 113 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Red Meat

Pork Sausage (cooked)

Pork sausage, uncured, link/patty, cooked

C
Purine 213.2 mg Fructose 0.07 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Pork Sausage (uncured, link/patty)

Pork sausage, uncured, link/patty, raw

C
Purine 160.1 mg Fructose 0.05 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Pork Shoulder

Pork shoulder, raw

C
Purine 93.7 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Red Meat

Pork Sirloin

Pork sirloin, raw

C
Purine 90.9 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Red Meat

Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin, raw

C
Purine 119.8 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Red Meat

Pork Tongue

Pork tongue, raw

C
Purine 104 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Organ Meats

Ground Pork

Pork, ground, raw

D
Purine 183.1 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Limit Red Meat

Pork Kidney

Pork kidney, raw

D
Purine 195 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Limit Organ Meats

Pork Loin (tenderloin, boneless)

Pork loin, tenderloin, boneless, raw

D
Purine 244 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Limit Red Meat

Liver Pork

Pork, liver, raw

E
Purine 289 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Avoid Organ Meats

Pork Loin

Pork loin, boneless, skinless, cooked

E
Purine 333.5 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Avoid Red Meat

More from Processed Meats

Corned Beef

C
Purine 46.9 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Fish Sausage

Fish sausage, processed

C
Purine 22.7 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Frankfurter

C
Purine 49.9 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Frankfurter (beef, heated)

C
Purine 115.2 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Frankfurter (beef, unheated)

C
Purine 114.9 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Frankfurter (mixed meat, heated)

C
Purine 159.3 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats