Purine–Gout Table — Evidence-based food ratings Shrimp, raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species) Purine Content (mg/100g) | Purine–Gout Index

Shrimp, raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species) and Gout

Shrimp, raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species) contains 177.3 mg total purines per 100 g.

Risk Band: Moderate

Purine Breakdown

  • Adenine: 54.0 mg
  • Guanine: 31.0 mg
  • Hypoxanthine: 86.2 mg
  • Xanthine: 6.1 mg

Is Shrimp, raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species) High in Purines?

Based on total purine concentration, Shrimp, raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species) is classified as Moderate. Individual tolerance varies and this information is educational only.

Where You Might Encounter Shrimp, raw (sand shrimp and Pacific shrimp species)

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

  • Caesar-style seafood salads
  • Sushi and rolls
  • Fried rice
  • Seafood pasta
  • Buffet seafood 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)

Lower in Finfish and shellfish

Higher in Finfish and shellfish