Seabass, Japanese, skin, raw(China)
Total Purines ((mg/100 g))
1399.7
Uric Acid
1578.9
High Purine Foods (Data Summary)
This page provides an educational ranking of foods with higher reported total purines (mg per 100 g) in the dataset used by this website.
This is scientific information only — not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Values can vary by variety, sourcing, processing, and cooking.
What “High” means here
- “Total purines” = sum of adenine + guanine + hypoxanthine + xanthine means (mg per 100 g).
- Categories/bands are heuristic concentration groupings for comparison, not clinical risk.
- For clinical questions, consult a licensed healthcare professional.
Last updated: February 21, 2026 · Showing top 50 items by total purines.
Top 50 foods by total purines
| Description ↕ | Category ↕ | Total Purines (mg/100 g) ↕ | Uric Acid ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seabass, Japanese, skin, raw (China) 🛈 | Finfish and shellfish | 1399.7 ▼ | 1578.9 |
| Mackerel, Japanese, skin, raw (China) 🛈 | Finfish and shellfish | 1175.0 ▼ | 1328.3 |
| Anchovy, dried (Japan) 🛈 | Finfish and shellfish | 1109.0 ▼ | 1314.4 |
| Yeast, dried (Japan) 🛈 | Soups, sauces, and seasonings | 847.1 ▼ | 998.0 |
| Shrimp, Sakura, dried (Japan) 🛈 | Finfish and shellfish | 748.9 ▼ | 906.7 |
| Sardine, baby, dried (Japan) 🛈 | Finfish and shellfish | 746.0 ▼ | 879.0 |
| Umami broth, powdered (Japan) 🛈 | Soups, sauces, and seasonings | 684.8 ▼ | 843.3 |
| Seaweed, nori, dried (Japan) 🛈 | Vegetables | 591.5 ▼ | 695.4 |
| Milt, cod (Japan) 🛈 | Finfish and shellfish | 559.9 ▼ | 676.0 |
| Soup, stock, Chinese, dried (Japan) 🛈 | Soups, sauces, and seasonings | 508.9 ▼ | 623.0 |
Extreme
Mackerel, Japanese, skin, raw(China)
Total Purines ((mg/100 g))
1175.0
Uric Acid
1328.3
Anchovy, dried(Japan)
Total Purines ((mg/100 g))
1109.0
Uric Acid
1314.4
Yeast, dried(Japan)
Total Purines ((mg/100 g))
847.1
Uric Acid
998.0
Shrimp, Sakura, dried(Japan)
Total Purines ((mg/100 g))
748.9
Uric Acid
906.7
Sardine, baby, dried(Japan)
Total Purines ((mg/100 g))
746.0
Uric Acid
879.0
Umami broth, powdered(Japan)
Total Purines ((mg/100 g))
684.8
Uric Acid
843.3
Seaweed, nori, dried(Japan)
Total Purines ((mg/100 g))
591.5
Uric Acid
695.4
Milt, cod(Japan)
Total Purines ((mg/100 g))
559.9
Uric Acid
676.0
Soup, stock, Chinese, dried(Japan)
Total Purines ((mg/100 g))
508.9
Uric Acid
623.0
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Method notes (scientific context)
- Reported values reflect specific analytical and sampling conditions from original sources.
- Cooking and preparation can change concentrations (e.g., water loss can increase mg/100 g).
- This page ranks by concentration (mg/100 g), not by typical serving size or individual metabolism.