Is Mackerel, jack, half-dried High in Purines?

Quick answer

Mackerel, jack, half-dried contains 245.9 mg total purines per 100 g in the Purine–Gout Index dataset.

It is classified as Highwithin the Finfish and shellfish category.

This page is for educational comparison only and is not medical advice.

How many purines are in Mackerel, jack, half-dried?

The current dataset reports 245.9 mg total purines per 100 g for Mackerel, jack, half-dried. The country reported for this item is Japan.

What this means

This classification is based on total purine concentration per 100 g. It is most useful for comparing foods in the same category, such as seafood with seafood or meats with meats. It does not by itself predict individual clinical outcomes.

How Mackerel, jack, half-dried compares with other Finfish and shellfish foods

In Finfish and shellfish, the lowest item in the current dataset is Sea cucumber, raw (7.7 mg/100 g), while the highest is Seabass, Japanese, skin, raw (1399.7 mg/100 g).

Purine breakdown

• Adenine: 14.9 mg
• Guanine: 119.0 mg
• Hypoxanthine: 112.0 mg
• Xanthine: mg

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mackerel, jack, half-dried high in purines?

In this dataset, Mackerel, jack, half-dried is classified as High with 245.9 mg total purines per 100 g.

How does Mackerel, jack, half-dried compare with similar foods?

Mackerel, jack, half-dried contains more total purines than Shrimp, deep-water, but less than Mackerel, canned, among foods in the same category.

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