Salami (dry or hard, pork, beef)
Salami (dry or hard, pork, beef) is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 30 g serving has about 65 mg of purines, about 16% 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)
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 30 g, which delivers 65 mg of purines, or about 16% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
You could have up to about 3 oz (95 g) before this reaches half 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)
High for gout (150–300 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Processing: NOVA 4 of 4. How processing affects the grade.
Eating salami (dry or hard, pork, beef) as part of a bigger dish? The Dish Decoder grades the whole plate, ingredient by ingredient.
Other forms of salami
Different cuts, species, or preparations vary in purines. The most common form of "salami" is shown first below.
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