Whale
Also listed as: Whale, raw
Whale is low in purines and generally safe for people with gout in normal portions.
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 85 mg of purines, about 21% of a normal day's purine budget.
Per serving
85 g
Purine / serving
85 mg
% daily purine
21%
Why grade B
Safe for most people in normal portions.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Purines
confidence: medium
99.5 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Moderate for gout (50–150 mg/100g).
Fructose
confidence: medium
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Good to know: CLASSIFICATION NOTE: Whale is categorised here as Red Meat (marine mammal). Purine content (99 mg/100g) is comparable to beef and lamb and falls in the moderate-purine range. Treated identically to other red meats for dietary guidance.
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