Finfish and shellfish Purine Content
Educational scientific summary of foods in the Finfish and shellfish category.
Highest in Finfish and shellfish
- Seabass, Japanese, skin, raw — 1399.7
- Mackerel, Japanese, skin, raw — 1175.0
- Anchovy, dried — 1109.0
- Shrimp, Sakura, dried — 748.9
- Sardine, baby, dried — 746.0
- Milt, cod — 559.9
- Bonito, dried — 492.9
- Whitebait, dried — 471.1
- Anchovy, raw — 411.0
- Sardine, canned — 399.0
Lowest in Finfish and shellfish
- Sea cucumber, raw — 7.7
- Fish product (hanpen), processed — 12.5
- Engawa (flesh of fish fins) — 19.0
- Fish product (Satsuma age), processed — 21.5
- Fish sausage, processed — 22.7
- Fish product (kamaboko), processed — 26.4
- Fish product (narutomaki), processed — 32.4
- Fishcake tube, processed — 47.7
- Fish product (sasakamaboko), processed — 47.8
- Squid organs, raw — 59.6
Questions about Finfish and shellfish foods
Common question-style lookups for foods in this category.
Use these quick links to compare how individual foods in this category may fit into a gout-friendly pattern.
- Is Seabass, Japanese, skin, raw high in purines? — Finfish and shellfish
- Is Mackerel, Japanese, skin, raw high in purines? — Finfish and shellfish
- Is Anchovy, dried high in purines? — Finfish and shellfish
- Is Shrimp, Sakura, dried high in purines? — Finfish and shellfish
- Is Sardine, baby, dried high in purines? — Finfish and shellfish
- Is Milt, cod high in purines? — Finfish and shellfish
Educational content only. Purine load is one factor; portion size and overall context still matter.
| Description ↕ | Total Purines mg/100 g ↕ | Uric Acid ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Seabass, Japanese, skin, raw (China) 🛈 | 1399.7 ▼ | 1578.9 |
| Mackerel, Japanese, skin, raw (China) 🛈 | 1175.0 ▼ | 1328.3 |
| Anchovy, dried (Japan) 🛈 | 1109.0 ▼ | 1314.4 |
| Shrimp, Sakura, dried (Japan) 🛈 | 748.9 ▼ | 906.7 |
| Sardine, baby, dried (Japan) 🛈 | 746.0 ▼ | 879.0 |
| Milt, cod (Japan) 🛈 | 559.9 ▼ | 676.0 |
| Bonito, dried (Japan) 🛈 | 492.9 ▼ | 599.6 |
| Whitebait, dried (Japan) 🛈 | 471.1 ▼ | 553.5 |
| Anchovy, raw (USA) 🛈 | 411.0 ▼ | 457.4 |
| Sardine, canned (USA) 🛈 | 399.0 ▼ | 448.2 |
Foods in this category
Browse individual foods and compare purine levels.
These foods belong to the same category and can vary significantly in purine content.
- Seabass, Japanese, skin, raw purine content
- Mackerel, Japanese, skin, raw purine content
- Anchovy, dried purine content
- Shrimp, Sakura, dried purine content
- Sardine, baby, dried purine content
- Milt, cod purine content
Even within the same category, purine levels can differ widely.
Helpful guides
These pages help interpret category-level purine comparisons.
Use the full table and low-purine guide to compare this category against lower-risk alternatives.
- Purine Table (mg per 100 g) — Full table of foods ranked by purine content
- Low Purine Foods — Lower-purine choices to compare against this category
- Uric Acid Levels — How food choices fit into uric acid management
Values across category pages should be compared per 100 g for consistency.
Educational scientific content only. Not medical advice.