Is Raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species) Shrimp safe for gout?

Raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species) Shrimp

Also listed as: Shrimp, raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species)

Raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species) Shrimp is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare.

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

A typical serving is about 85 g, which delivers 151 mg of purines, about 38% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving

85 g

Purine / serving

151 mg

% daily purine

38%

Fine in moderation. Mind your portion size, especially during a flare.

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines confidence: medium

177.3 mg/100g

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High for gout (150–300 mg/100g).

Fructose confidence: high

0 g/100g

LowModerateHighVery high

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