Why Seafood Purines Vary So Much
Seafood is the most variable food group for purines, so treating it as one category hides the useful detail. Anchovies, sardines, and mackerel sit at the top of the scale, often above 200 mg per 100 g, while white fish like cod and tilapia often fall below 100 mg. Shellfish sits in between. For gout, the actionable difference is between small oily fish and larger white fish, and the safest seafood choices are usually the lean white fish prepared without rich sauces.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many purines are in Salmon Mixed Species (raw)?
Salmon Mixed Species contains about 119 mg of purines per 100g. has moderate purine levels (119.4 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 Salmon Mixed Species (raw) contain fructose?
Salmon Mixed Species 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 Salmon Mixed Species (raw) with gout?
Salmon Mixed Species is classified as MODERATE risk for gout. has moderate purine levels (119.4 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 Salmon Mixed Species (raw) belong to?
Salmon Mixed Species 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 Salmon Mixed Species (raw)?
Instead of Salmon Mixed Species, 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.
Does Salmon Mixed Species (raw) have anti-inflammatory benefits for gout?
Yes, Salmon Mixed Species is recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce gout-related inflammation. Gout is an inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid crystal deposits in joints, and anti-inflammatory foods can support overall gout management. However, always check the purine and fructose content — even anti-inflammatory foods can be risky for gout if they are high in purines or fructose.
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.