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 Roe Ikura?
Salmon Roe Ikura contains about 3.7 mg of purines per 100g. This means it very low in purines (3.7 mg/100g). For reference, foods with over 150 mg of purines per 100g are considered high-risk for gout, while those under 50 mg are generally safe.
Does Salmon Roe Ikura contain fructose?
Salmon Roe Ikura contains virtually no fructose (less than 0.1g per 100g), so fructose is not a concern for gout with this food. High fructose intake can increase uric acid production independently of purines, but this food has minimal fructose impact.
Can I eat Salmon Roe Ikura with gout?
Yes, Salmon Roe Ikura is generally safe for people with gout. It very low in purines (3.7 mg/100g). Most gout guidelines consider foods with under 50 mg of purines per 100g as low-risk. Include it as part of a balanced gout-friendly diet, but always follow your doctor's specific advice.
What food category does Salmon Roe Ikura belong to?
Salmon Roe Ikura is classified under Seafood in our gout food database. Understanding which food category it belongs to helps you make informed decisions about your overall gout diet plan. Browse other seafood items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are other gout-safe foods like Salmon Roe Ikura?
If you enjoy Salmon Roe Ikura, you may also want to explore other seafood items rated SAFE for gout in our database. Look for foods in the same category with low purine (under 50 mg/100g) and low fructose (under 2g/100g) profiles. Browse our seafood category page for full comparisons.
Does Salmon Roe Ikura have anti-inflammatory benefits for gout?
Yes, Salmon Roe Ikura 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.