Can I eat shellfish with gout?
It depends on the specific item. Shellfish is one of the classic gout triggers — most shellfish carry moderate to high purine loads. Our database rates 49 shellfish items: 6 (12%) are safe, 27 moderate, and 16 should be avoided. Check each food's purine and fructose data before adding it to your gout diet.
Which shellfish are worst for gout?
Among the 49 shellfish items in our database, 16 are rated AVOID — typically due to purines above 150 mg/100g, fructose above 5g/100g, or alcohol content. Browse the full list below sorted by safety rating.