How much European Turbot can I eat with gout?

A typical serving is about 113 g, which delivers 127 mg of purines, or about 32% of a ~400 mg working daily target. Stick to one normal portion and skip seconds, especially during a flare.

Is European Turbot high in purines?

European Turbot is moderate in purines by weight: about 112 mg per 100 g. A typical 113 g serving works out to about 127 mg, or about 32% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

Does European Turbot cause gout?

No single food causes gout; it develops from high uric acid over time. European Turbot is graded C: a normal portion is fine, but it counts against your daily total, so it is the second helping and the frequency that matter.

European Turbot

Also listed as: Turbot, European, raw

European Turbot is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 113 g serving has about 127 mg of purines, about 32% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

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

This is the most common form of turbot. Other forms run higher, up to grade E (Avoid, about 299 mg per serving), such as Turbot Liver. If you mean a specific form, check it below.

How much can I eat?

Units

A typical serving is about 113 g, which delivers 127 mg of purines, or about 32% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

This serving

4 oz

113 g

Purine / serving

127 mg

% daily purine

32%

Purines in this serving127 mg · 32% of a day

0 mg~400 mg daily limit

Adjust the serving

1 oz13 oz

You could have up to about 6 oz (180 g) before this reaches half a ~400 mg working daily purine target.

European Turbot fits in moderation, so portion is the thing to get right.

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Why grade C

Fine in moderation. Mind your portion size, especially during a flare.

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines High confidence

112 mg/100g

LowModerateHighVery high

Moderate for gout (50–150 mg/100g).

Fructose Moderate confidence (estimated)

0.3 g/100g

LowModerateHighVery high

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

Fructose here is a category-level estimate, not a direct measurement for this food.

Processing: NOVA 1 of 4 (unprocessed or minimally processed). How processing affects the grade.

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Sources

1. Purine data: USDA Purine Database 2025 - Table 2 (International) Evidence tier: Peer-reviewed literature Replication: 3 samples International literature sources
2. Fructose data: USDA SR Legacy, with clinical nutrition literature Evidence tier: Peer-reviewed literature

Source details
USDA SR Legacy nutrient database (fdc.nal.usda.gov); supplemented with published clinical nutrition literature where FDC data unavailable. Used as fallback when FDC API returns no fructose value.

Values are per 100g unless a note says otherwise, rounded to three significant figures; per-serving figures are calculated from the unrounded measurement, so recomputing from the rounded number can differ by a milligram or so. A single determination is normal in food composition tables, not a defect. Last reviewed July 18, 2026.

How we grade foods

Grades combine purine and fructose data with known gout triggers and benefits. We show our confidence on every food.

Other forms of turbot

This is the most common form of "turbot". Pick a specific form below if you mean one in particular.

Turbot Liver

Turbot liver, raw

Purine 264.3 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g

Avoid Organ Meats

European Turbot

How much can I eat?

Why grade C

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