Anchovies
Also listed as: Anchovy, raw
Anchovies are high in purines or a known trigger. They are best avoided, especially during a flare. A typical 85 g serving has about 349 mg of purines, about 87% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 85 g, which delivers 349 mg of purines, or about 87% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
This food is very concentrated, so a small serving goes a long way; we don't suggest a larger amount.
Portion size is what matters most here, and it’s easy to misjudge by eye. A kitchen scale makes it simple.
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Why grade E
High in purines or a known trigger. Best avoided, especially during a flare.
Eating omega-3-rich fatty fish is associated with fewer recurrent gout flares, independent of purine intake; the benefit is from whole fish, not fish-oil supplements.
This benefit does not change the grade. Anchovies is still graded E on purine, so keep the portion small and occasional.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Very high for gout (> 300 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Processing: NOVA 1 of 4 (unprocessed or minimally processed). How processing affects the grade.
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