Cod
Seafood — purine content 75mg per 100g
Medium Purine
75
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation (lower-purine fish choice)
Diet Advice
Cod is lower in purines compared to many other fish. Can be included in a gout diet in moderate portions (100-120g per meal). Still avoid during flare-ups.
Recommended Preparation
Baked or poached with herbs and lemon. Pair with vegetables.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 75mg per 100g of Cod (Medium purine, yellow zone).
See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cod: is it high in purines?
Cod: 75mg of purines per 100g, in the medium band (50-150mg/100g) used on this site. This is a food to portion rather than ban: smaller servings, less often, and sparingly during a flare.
Can I eat Cod during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Cod out, or keep the portion small: at 75mg per 100g it sits in the medium band, and a flare is when purine intake is kept lowest. Between flares a moderate portion is a more reasonable fit.
What are the best low-purine alternatives to Cod?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Cod include: Salmon, Tofu. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.