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Shrimp (Sakura, dried)

Also listed as: Shrimp, Sakura, dried

Shrimp (Sakura, dried) is low risk in a normal serving and a good everyday choice for most people with gout.

General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.

Sakura shrimp are tiny shrimp eaten whole (shell and all) and dried, which concentrates purines. The value is per 100g dry; a normal serving is a small sprinkle delivering far less.

How much can I eat?

A typical serving is about 5 g, which delivers 37 mg of purines, about 9% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving
5 g
Purine / serving
37 mg
% daily purine
9%

Why grade A

Low risk in a typical serving. A great everyday choice for a gout-friendly diet.

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines confidence: medium
748.9 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Very high for gout (> 300 mg/100g).

Fructose confidence: high
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).

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