Can you eat shrimp if you have gout?
Moderate
Fine occasionally — watch the portion and how often you eat it.
123.7 mg of purines in 6 large (85 g) · 145.5 mg per 100 g
Shellfish is a common trigger group.
Purines by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Purines | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 large (85 g) | 85 g | 123.7 mg | 🟡 Moderate |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145.5 mg | 🟡 Moderate |
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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