Sardine, fermented (Heshiko) and Gout

Q: Is Sardine, fermented (Heshiko) high in purines?

Sardine, fermented (Heshiko) contains 116.3 mg total purines per 100 g in this dataset and is classified as Moderate.

Q: How much purine is in Sardine, fermented (Heshiko)?

This page reports 116.3 mg total purines per 100 g.

Sardine, fermented (Heshiko) contains 116.3 mg total purines per 100 g.

Risk Band: Moderate

Purine Breakdown

Adenine: 1.0 mg
Guanine: 67.5 mg
Hypoxanthine: 46.2 mg
Xanthine: 1.6 mg

Is Sardine, fermented (Heshiko) High in Purines?

Based on total purine concentration, Sardine, fermented (Heshiko) is classified as Moderate. Individual tolerance varies and this information is educational only.

Where You Might Encounter Sardine, fermented (Heshiko)

Some foods are eaten directly, while others also appear as ingredients in dressings, sauces, spreads, mixed dishes, restaurant meals, or processed foods.

Canned fish meals
Mediterranean salads
Toast or cracker toppings
Fish spreads
Pasta dishes

Hidden sources may help explain why a meal triggered symptoms even when the main dish looked lower in purines.

Why did I get a flare? Not sure why you felt symptoms after a salad, sauce, or seafood dish? Check hidden purine sources.

Comparison

Comparing within the same category (Finfish and shellfish) is usually the most meaningful. Values are mg total purines per 100 g.

In Finfish and shellfish, lowest: Sea cucumber, raw (7.7) · highest: Seabass, Japanese, skin, raw (1399.7)