Last reviewed: 2026-07-25 • Editorial Standards

Gout and Seafood: Which Ones Are Safe?

209 foods — Gout Risk Assessment

All Foods

SAFEalaska pollock, raw SAFEbread, kneel down (navajo) SAFEcrackers, cheese, sandwich-type with cheese filling SAFEdenny's, golden fried shrimp SAFEengawa (flesh of fish fins) SAFEFish product (Hanpen) SAFEfish product (hanpen), processed SAFEFish product (Kamaboko) SAFEfish product (kamaboko), processed SAFEFish product (Narutomaki) SAFEfish product (narutomaki), processed SAFEFish product (Sasakamaboko) SAFEfish product (sasakamaboko), processed SAFEFish product (Satsuma age) SAFEfish product (satsuma age), processed SAFEfish, halibut, raw, with skin (alaska native) SAFEfish, salmon, chum, dried (alaska native) SAFEfish, salmon, chum, raw (alaska native) SAFEfish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (alaska native) SAFEfish, salmon, king (chinook), raw (alaska native) SAFEfish, salmon, king, with skin, kippered, (alaska native) SAFEfish, salmon, red, (sockeye), canned, smoked (alaska native) SAFEfish, salmon, red, (sockeye), kippered (alaska native) SAFEfish, salmon, red, canned, bones removed (alaska native) SAFEfish, salmon, sockeye (red), raw (alaska native) SAFEfish, sheefish, raw (alaska native) SAFEfish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids SAFEfish, whitefish, dried (alaska native) SAFEFishcake tube (Chikuwa) SAFEfishcake tube, processed SAFEmandarin, seedless, peeled, raw SAFEmollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed SAFEoil, spotted seal (alaska native) SAFEpepperidge farm, goldfish, baked snack crackers, cheddar SAFEpepperidge farm, goldfish, baked snack crackers, explosive pizza SAFEpepperidge farm, goldfish, baked snack crackers, parmesan SAFEpepperidge farm, goldfish, baked snack crackers, pizza SAFEplantains, green, unripe, peeled, raw SAFEPowder soup Clam chowder SAFErestaurant, chinese, shrimp and vegetables SAFESalmon roe (Ikura) SAFEsalmonberries, raw (alaska native) SAFEschar, gluten-free, wheat-free, classic white bread SAFESea cucumber SAFEsea cucumber, raw SAFEshallots, bulb, peeled, root removed, raw SAFEsmelt, dried (alaska native) SAFEsoup, clam chowder type, powdered SAFEsquash, pie pumpkin, peeled, seeded, raw SAFEsquash, spaghetti, peeled, seeded, raw SAFEsteelhead trout, boiled, canned (alaska native) SAFEsteelhead trout, dried, flesh (shoshone bannock) SAFEtuna, chunk light, canned in water, drained solids SAFEvegetarian tender 'shrimp' MODERATEArabesque greenling MODERATEarabesque greenling, raw MODERATEAyu MODERATEayu, raw MODERATEbarracuda, raw MODERATEBastard halibut MODERATEbeltfish, raw MODERATEBotan shrimp MODERATEcarp, raw MODERATECaviar MODERATEChub mackerel MODERATEClam MODERATEclams, canned MODERATEclams, raw MODERATEcod, atlantic, wild, raw MODERATEcod, fresh MODERATECommon orient clam MODERATEconger eel, fresh MODERATEcrab, blue, lump, pasteurized MODERATEcrab, red king, raw MODERATEcrab, snow, raw MODERATEeel, japanese, raw MODERATEfat greenling, raw MODERATEFirefly squid MODERATEFish ball MODERATEfish ball, processed MODERATEhalibut, bastard, raw MODERATEherring, raw MODERATEinstant-vegetarian dried 'fish' from soy MODERATEJapanese amberjack MODERATEJapanese scallop MODERATEJapanese seabass MODERATEkiwifruit (kiwi), green, peeled, raw MODERATElobster, spiny, raw MODERATEmango, ataulfo, peeled, pit removed, raw MODERATEmango, ataulfo, peeled, raw MODERATEmango, tommy atkins, peeled, raw MODERATEMebaru MODERATEmonkfish, raw MODERATEOctopus MODERATEOctopus Organs MODERATEoctopus organs, raw MODERATEoctopus, raw MODERATEOyster sauce MODERATEoysters, canned MODERATEoysters, raw MODERATEpawpaw, peeled, seeded, raw MODERATEPolysaccharide MODERATERed king crab MODERATERed seabream MODERATEred seabream, raw MODERATErockfish (mebaru), raw MODERATEroe, flying fish, in soy sauce MODERATEroe, mixed species, raw MODERATErutabaga, peeled, raw MODERATEsablefish skin, raw MODERATEsailfin sandfish, raw MODERATESalmon MODERATEsalmon, canned MODERATEsalmon, chum, raw MODERATEsalmon, mixed species, raw MODERATEsardine, fermented (heshiko) MODERATEsauce, fish MODERATEsauce, oyster MODERATEscallops, raw MODERATEschar, gluten-free, classic white rolls MODERATESea Urchin MODERATEsea urchin, raw MODERATEseabass, mixed species, raw MODERATEShredded squid (dried) MODERATEsmelt, raw MODERATESnow crab MODERATESpiny lobster MODERATESquid Organs MODERATEsquid organs, raw MODERATEsquid, shredded, dried MODERATEsugars, whole wheat bread, stroehmann dutch county (ny) - nfy1204mb MODERATEsugars, yogurt, greek, strawberry, non-fat, dannon oikos (ca2,nc) - nfy120ono MODERATEswordfish (xiphias), fresh MODERATEtilefish, raw MODERATEtuna, canned MODERATEturbot skin, raw MODERATEturbot, european, raw MODERATEvegetarian 'ba sa fish' from soy MODERATEvegideli fish style fingers MODERATEWakasagi smelt MODERATEWeather loach MODERATEweather loach, raw MODERATEwhitefish, raw MODERATEyellowtail (amberjack), raw AVOIDAnchovy (dried) AVOIDanchovy, canned AVOIDanchovy, dried AVOIDanchovy, fresh AVOIDanchovy, raw AVOIDBonito AVOIDbonito, dried AVOIDBotan shrimp (roe) AVOIDc saury AVOIDcatfish, farmed, raw AVOIDCrab Ovary AVOIDcrab ovary, raw AVOIDcutlassfish (hairtail), fresh AVOIDflying fish, raw AVOIDgnomefish, skin, raw AVOIDherring, canned AVOIDJack mackerel AVOIDJapanese flying squid AVOIDKatsuobushi (dried bonito) AVOIDmackerel, canned AVOIDmackerel, fermented (heshiko) AVOIDmackerel, jack, half-dried AVOIDmackerel, japanese, skin, raw AVOIDmackerel, raw (unspecified) AVOIDmackerel, spanish, raw AVOIDmango, tommy atkins, peeled, pit removed, raw AVOIDmilt, cod AVOIDmilt, globefish AVOIDNiboshi (dried baby sardines) AVOIDOkiami (Krill) AVOIDokiami (krill), raw AVOIDOriental shrimp AVOIDOyster AVOIDpacific saury, half-dried AVOIDpacific saury, raw AVOIDplantains, black, overripe, peeled, raw AVOIDplantains, yellow, ripe, peeled, raw AVOIDSakura shrimp (dried) AVOIDsalmon, atlantic, farmed, raw AVOIDsalmon, sockeye, wild, raw AVOIDSardine AVOIDsardine, baby, dried AVOIDsardine, canned AVOIDsardine, half-dried AVOIDsardine, raw AVOIDseabass, japanese, skin, raw AVOIDshrimp, deep-water AVOIDshrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw AVOIDshrimp, raw (sand shrimp and pacific shrimp species) AVOIDshrimp, raw (unspecified) AVOIDshrimp, raw, frozen (no further unspecified) AVOIDshrimp, sakura, dried AVOIDsnails, raw AVOIDSpear squid AVOIDSpirulina AVOIDsquid, raw (unspecified) AVOIDtilapia, farmed, raw AVOIDtrout, rainbow, raw AVOIDTuna AVOIDtuna (bonito), raw AVOIDtuna, canned, drained solids AVOIDtuna, raw (unspecified) AVOIDWhitebait (dried) AVOIDwhitebait, dried AVOIDyellowtail, young, fresh

Frequently Asked Questions

Can people with gout eat seafood?

Yes, but it depends on the specific type. Our database rates 209 seafood foods: 54 (26%) are safe (low purine), 90 are moderate, and 65 should be avoided. Always check individual purine and fructose levels before adding seafood to your gout diet.

Which seafood are worst for gout?

Among seafood, 65 items are rated AVOID for gout due to high purine (>150 mg/100g) or high fructose (>5g/100g) content. Review our full seafood database to identify the specific high-risk items.

What are the best seafood for a gout diet?

We rate 54 seafood items as SAFE for gout — these have purine levels under 50 mg/100g and low fructose. Browse our seafood category page sorted by safety rating to find your best options.

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