Is Shrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw High in Purines?

Quick answer

Shrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw contains 182.4 mg total purines per 100 g in the Purine–Gout Index dataset.

It is classified as Moderatewithin the Finfish and shellfish category.

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

How many purines are in Shrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw?

The current dataset reports 182.4 mg total purines per 100 g for Shrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw. The country reported for this item is USA.

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 Shrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw 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: 18.5 mg
• Guanine: 11.3 mg
• Hypoxanthine: 149.9 mg
• Xanthine: 2.7 mg

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw high in purines?

In this dataset, Shrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw is classified as Moderate with 182.4 mg total purines per 100 g.

How does Shrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw compare with similar foods?

Shrimp, mixed species, farmed, raw contains more total purines than Shrimp, raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species), but less than Tilapia, farmed, raw, among foods in the same category.

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