The 10 highest-purine seafood items to avoid with gout. All data from USDA 2025 and ACR 2020.
| Rank | Purine / Fructose | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 1Anchovy Dried | 1109 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 2Shrimp Dried | 748.9 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 3Shrimp Sakura Dried | 748.9 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 4Sardine Dried | 746 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 5Sardine Baby Dried | 746 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 6Bonito Dried | 492.9 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 7Whitebait Dried | 471.1 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 8Anchovy | 411 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 9Sardine Canned | 399 mg/100g | Avoid |
| 10Herring | 378 mg/100g | Avoid |