Monkfish and Gout: What 70.1mg Purine Means (Medium Risk)

Gout Risk Assessment — Based on ACR 2020 • EULAR 2016

Medium Risk
Gout Risk Profile
Purine: Moderate purine (70.1 mg/100g) — consume in modera
Fructose: Low fructose (0.0g/100g) — naturally occurring lev
Moderate purine with safe fructose — limit portions, avoid during flares.

Purine Content

LevelMedium Risk Moderate purine (70.1 mg/100g) — consume in moderation
Value70.1 mg / 100g
Sourcemeasured lab_measured

Fructose Content

LevelLower Risk Low fructose (0.0g/100g) — naturally occurring levels
Value0.0 g / 100g
Sourcemeasured lab_measured

Frequently Asked Questions

How many purines are in Monkfish (raw)?
Monkfish contains about 70 mg of purines per 100g. has moderate purine levels (70.1 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 Monkfish (raw) contain fructose?
Monkfish contains virtually no fructose (less than 0.1g per 100g), so fructose is not a concern for gout with this food. While excess fructose is a separate gout risk factor, this food's fructose load is negligible.
Can I eat Monkfish (raw) with gout?
Monkfish is classified as MODERATE risk for gout. has moderate purine levels (70.1 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 Monkfish (raw) belong to?
Monkfish 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 Monkfish (raw)?
Instead of Monkfish, 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 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.

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