Frequently Asked Questions
How many purines are in Barracuda (raw)?
Barracuda contains about 148 mg of purines per 100g. has moderate purine levels (147.9 mg/100g). Guidelines generally treat purine readings over 150 mg per 100g as high-risk and under 50 mg as safe for most people with gout.
Does Barracuda (raw) affect uric acid through fructose?
Fructose metabolism can raise uric acid levels. For Barracuda, fructose data is limited, but it is classified as None based on food category analysis. People with gout should be mindful of total daily fructose intake.
Can I eat Barracuda (raw) with gout?
Barracuda is classified as MODERATE risk for gout. has moderate purine levels (147.9 mg/100g). Small, infrequent portions might be tolerated, but flares call for avoiding it entirely. Pay attention to your own response and seek personalized direction from your care team.
What food category does Barracuda (raw) belong to?
Barracuda is classified under Seafood in our gout food database. Where it sits in the food hierarchy is useful context for planning a gout-friendly diet. Browse other seafood items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are gout-friendly alternatives to Barracuda (raw)?
Instead of Barracuda, consider choosing seafood options rated SAFE in our gout database — these have low purine (under 50 mg/100g) and low fructose (under 2g/100g). Browse our seafood category page to find the best substitutes for your gout diet plan.
Data Quality
This entry uses T2-level data:
At least one dimension is directly measured; the other is based on scientific consensus.
Sources include USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0), the USDA+ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods Release 2.0 (2025), Kaneko et al. Biol Pharm Bull 2014, and ACR/EULAR clinical guidelines.