Frankfurter Purine Ranking: Lowest to Highest

Lowest Purine Frankfurters & Hot Dogs

#1Frankfurt sausage49.8 mg

#2frankfurter49.9 mg

#3frankfurter, beef, unheated114.9 mg

#4frankfurter, beef, heated4115.2 mg

#5frankfurter, mixed meat, heated4159.3 mg

#6frankfurter, mixed meat, unheated169.5 mg

Highest Purine Frankfurters & Hot Dogs

#6Frankfurt sausage49.8 mg

#5frankfurter49.9 mg

#4frankfurter, beef, unheated114.9 mg

#3frankfurter, beef, heated4115.2 mg

#2frankfurter, mixed meat, heated4159.3 mg

#1frankfurter, mixed meat, unheated169.5 mg

Category Average: 109.8 mg/100g

The average across 6 Frankfurters & Hot Dogs foods with lab-measured data. Foods below this average are better-than-typical choices within this category.

How to Use This Ranking

The purine ranking is sorted from lowest to highest. Rank #1 is the lowest-purine food in the category. Foods in the top half (above median) should be consumed with more awareness of portion and frequency. The difference between adjacent ranks varies: in some categories, rank #5 and #10 might be only 10 mg apart; in others, the gap can be 100+ mg. Always check the actual milligram value, not just the position. Rankings do not account for fructose or alcohol — use individual food pages for a complete risk assessment.

ACR 2020 Guideline Context

The American College of Rheumatology recommends that gout patients focus on purine awareness rather than complete food group elimination. Within any category, there is a wide purine range. The goal is to shift toward lower-purine choices within categories you already eat, rather than eliminating entire food groups. This ranking helps you identify which specific items to prioritize and which to limit.

Japanese guidelines recommend under 400 mg of total dietary purines per day. Using this ranking, you can estimate how much of budget each food uses per typical serving.

How This Comparison Is Built

Each item here is scored by a three-factor risk engine covering purines, fructose, and alcohol. Purine values draw on the USDA+ODS-NIH PURINE DATABASE Release 2 (March 2025) and Kaneko et al. (Biol Pharm Bull 37(5):709-721, 2014, PMID: 24553148); fructose comes from USDA SR28 tables. Classification uses ACR 2020 thresholds — Safe under 50 mg purine and 2 g fructose with no alcohol, Moderate in between, Avoid above, or when alcohol is present. Each food page labels its data quality as T1 (lab-measured), T2 (measured plus consensus), or T3 (category estimate).

This comparison is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual tolerance to purines and fructose varies. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized dietary guidance. Last reviewed: 2026-09-03.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a hot dog bad for gout?

Hot dogs are a processed meat, and processed meats have been associated with higher gout risk in cohort studies. Among 6 frankfurter and hot dog entries with measured values, plain beef franks measure about 49.9 mg/100g while mixed-meat franks reach 169.5 mg/100g. The bun, ketchup, and sugary soda you add also matter — the meal, not just the frank.

Which frankfurter is lowest in purines?

Plain frankfurters measure lowest in our database at about 49.8 to 49.9 mg/100g, while beef franks are moderate near 114.9 mg/100g. Mixed-meat franks (pork plus beef) run highest at 169.5 to 159.3 mg/100g. Beef or plain franks in normal servings are the lower-risk choice, still best treated as an occasional food.

Can I eat hot dogs with gout?

Occasionally, in moderation. A single beef frank measures around 114.9 mg/100g in our database, which is moderate. The typical ballpark meal — a couple of franks, a sugary soda, and ketchup — stacks purine, fructose, and sodium. Treat a hot dog as a sometimes food and balance the plate with vegetables and water.

Frankfurters & Hot Dogs Ranked by Purine Content