Beef jerky is concentrated red meat often loaded with added sugars and purines, making it a high-risk snack for gout flares [1][2].
Good
Beef jerky is a portable, high-protein snack, but its purine density and common added sugars provide no benefits for gout management — it should be avoided [3].
Bad
Beef jerky is high in purines (concentrated red meat) and often contains added sugars, yeast extract, or high-fructose corn syrup — all documented gout triggers that can raise uric acid and increase flare risk [1][2][3].