Can you eat dried anchovies (ikan bilis) if you have gout?
High-risk
Best limited or avoided, especially while a flare is active.
166.2 mg of purines in 10 pieces (15 g) · 1108 mg per 100 g
One of the most purine-dense foods there is. A little goes a long way — and the stock made from it carries the purine too.
Purines by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Purines | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 pieces (15 g) | 15 g | 166.2 mg | 🔴 High-risk |
| 2 tbsp (20 g) | 20 g | 221.6 mg | 🔴 High-risk |
Thresholds: under 50 mg per serving is Safe, 50–150 mg is Moderate, over 150 mg is High-risk.
Where this number comes from
Kaneko K, et al. Total purine and purine base content of common foodstuffs for facilitating nutritional therapy for gout and hyperuricemia. Biol Pharm Bull. 2014;37(5):709-721.
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