Shrimp Purine Ranking: Lowest to Highest

Lowest Purine {cat}

Highest Purine {cat}

#11Botan shrimp53.4 mg

#10Botan shrimp (roe)162.5 mg

#9denny's, golden fried shrimp166.5 mg

#8shrimp, raw (unspecified)166.5 mg

#7shrimp, raw (sand shrimp and pacific shrimp species)177.3 mg

#6shrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw182.4 mg

#5Kuruma shrimp195.3 mg

#4shrimp, deep-water221.6 mg

#3shrimp, raw, frozen (no further unspecified)234.0 mg

#2Oriental shrimp273.2 mg

Category Average: 166.6 mg/100g

The average across 11 Shrimp 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

Every food in this comparison passes through a three-factor risk model that looks at purines, fructose, and alcohol independently. Purine values are sourced from 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 from USDA SR28. Verdicts apply ACR 2020 limits — Safe means under 50 mg purine and 2 g fructose with no alcohol; Moderate falls between; Avoid exceeds these or contains alcohol. Data quality tiers (T1/T2/T3) are listed on each food's detail page.

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: 2026-08-21.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is shrimp bad for gout?

Shrimp is moderate in purines — higher than white fish but lower than sardines, anchovies, and organ meats. Among 11 shrimp entries with measured values, levels range up to about 273.2 mg/100g. A normal serving a couple of times a week is generally fine; the problem is only with very large or very frequent intakes.

How much shrimp can I eat with gout?

A standard serving (about 100-150g) of shrimp a few times a week fits most gout plans. Our database puts shrimp in the moderate range around 0.1 to 273.2 mg/100g depending on the type. Skip the butter-heavy preparations and pair shrimp with vegetables and water rather than beer.

Is shrimp or salmon better for gout?

Both are moderate-purine seafoods and both are reasonable choices. Salmon tends to be a bit richer in anti-inflammatory omega-3s, while shrimp is leaner. Purine-wise they overlap in the moderate band, so rotate them and keep portions moderate — neither needs to be off the menu.

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