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 Shrimp Sakura (dried)?
Shrimp Sakura contains about 749 mg of purines per 100g. This means it high in purines (748.9 mg/100g). As a benchmark, purine levels above 150 mg/100g are classed as high-risk for gout, whereas values below 50 mg are typically viewed as safe.
Does Shrimp Sakura (dried) contain fructose?
Shrimp Sakura contains virtually no fructose (less than 0.1g per 100g), so fructose is not a concern for gout with this food. Fructose itself can raise uric acid through its own metabolic pathway, yet this food contributes very little fructose.
Should I avoid Shrimp Sakura (dried) with gout?
Yes, it is recommended to avoid Shrimp Sakura if you have gout. It high in purines (748.9 mg/100g). High-purine foods can trigger gout flares by raising blood uric acid levels. The American College of Rheumatology recommends limiting or avoiding high-purine foods like this one.
What food category does Shrimp Sakura (dried) belong to?
Shrimp Sakura is classified under Seafood in our gout food database. Knowing its food group helps you weigh it appropriately within your broader gout diet plan. Browse other seafood items to compare purine and fructose levels across similar foods.
What are gout-friendly alternatives to Shrimp Sakura (dried)?
Instead of Shrimp Sakura, 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.