Frequently Asked Questions
How many purines are in Kuruma Shrimp?
Kuruma Shrimp contains about 195 mg of purines per 100g. This means it high in purines (195.3 mg/100g). As a benchmark, purine levels above 150 mg/100g are classed as high-risk for gout, whereas values below 50 mg are typically viewed as safe.
Does Kuruma Shrimp contain fructose?
Kuruma Shrimp contains virtually no fructose (less than 0.1g per 100g), so fructose is not a concern for gout with this food. Fructose itself can raise uric acid through its own metabolic pathway, yet this food contributes very little fructose.
Should I avoid Kuruma Shrimp with gout?
Yes, it is recommended to avoid Kuruma Shrimp if you have gout. It high in purines (195.3 mg/100g). High-purine foods can trigger gout flares by raising blood uric acid levels. The American College of Rheumatology recommends limiting or avoiding high-purine foods like this one.
What food category does Kuruma Shrimp belong to?
Kuruma Shrimp is classified under Alcoholic Beverages in our gout food database. Knowing its food group helps you weigh it appropriately within your broader gout diet plan. Browse other alcoholic beverages items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are gout-friendly alternatives to Kuruma Shrimp?
Instead of Kuruma Shrimp, consider choosing alcoholic beverages options rated SAFE in our gout database — these have low purine (under 50 mg/100g) and low fructose (under 2g/100g). Browse our alcoholic beverages category page to find the best substitutes for your gout diet plan.
Data Quality
This entry uses T1-level data:
Both purine and fructose were individually measured (lab-analyzed).
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.