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Bonito (dried)

Also listed as: Bonito, dried

Bonito (dried) is high in purines or a known trigger. It is best avoided, especially during a flare.

General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.

Value is per 100g of dried bonito (katsuobushi). It is shaved into thin flakes and used in small amounts as a garnish or to make dashi stock — a few grams per dish — so a normal serving delivers far less than this concentrated per-100g figure.

How much can I eat?

A typical serving is about 85 g, which delivers 419 mg of purines, about 105% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving
85 g
Purine / serving
419 mg
% daily purine
105%

Why grade E

High in purines or a known trigger. Best avoided, especially during a flare.

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines confidence: medium
492.9 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Very high for gout (> 300 mg/100g).

Fructose confidence: high
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).

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