Is Whale, raw High in Purines?
Quick answer
Whale, raw contains 99.5 mg total purines per 100 g in the Purine–Gout Index dataset.
It is classified as Lowwithin the Lamb, veal, and game (other than organs) category.
This page is for educational comparison only and is not medical advice.
How many purines are in Whale, raw?
The current dataset reports 99.5 mg total purines per 100 g for Whale, raw. 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 Whale, raw compares with other Lamb, veal, and game (other than organs) foods
In Lamb, veal, and game (other than organs), the lowest item in the current dataset is Mutton, raw (94.9 mg/100 g), while the highest is Veal cutlet, cooked (142.7 mg/100 g).
Higher-purine Lamb, veal, and game (other than organs) foods
Purine breakdown
- Adenine: 16.2 mg
- Guanine: 9.1 mg
- Hypoxanthine: 74.2 mg
- Xanthine: mg
More questions to explore
Related food questions based on nearby items in the dataset.
Use these to compare foods in the same area of the table and explore lower- or higher-purine alternatives.
- Is Mutton, raw high in purines? — Lamb, veal, and game (other than organs)
- Is Lamb chops and roast, raw high in purines? — Lamb, veal, and game (other than organs)
- Is Veal cutlet, cooked high in purines? — Lamb, veal, and game (other than organs)
For best interpretation, compare foods within the same tab and serving context.
Helpful guides
Use these pages to compare values and interpret gout relevance.
Question pages work best when paired with the data table and broader food guides.
- Purine Table (mg per 100 g) — Compare foods across the dataset
- Low Purine Foods — Lower-purine options
- Seafood and Gout — Helpful for seafood-related comparisons
All food comparisons are best read in mg per 100 g.
Explore more food information
- Whale, raw purine detail page
- Search the full food table
- High Purine Foods
- Low Purine Foods
- Lamb, veal, and game (other than organs) category page
Frequently asked questions
Is Whale, raw high in purines?
In this dataset, Whale, raw is classified as Low with 99.5 mg total purines per 100 g.
How does Whale, raw compare with similar foods?
Whale, raw contains less total purines than Lamb chops and roast, raw in the same category.
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