Salmon
Seafood — purine content 170mg per 100g
High Purine
170
mg/100g
Limit strictly — high purine, but omega-3 rich.
Diet Advice
Salmon is higher in purines than many fish (170mg/100g). However, the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have anti-inflammatory benefits that may help offset some gout risk. Limit to 80g per serving during remission. Avoid during flare-ups.
Recommended Preparation
Baked, grilled, or poached. Avoid heavy sauces. Pair with low-purine vegetables.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Mayo Clinic; Choi HK, NEJM 2004. Purine value: 170mg per 100g of Salmon (High purine, red zone).
See the full purine food classification table for all 142 foods, or read the low purine diet guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Salmon: is it high in purines?
Salmon: 170mg of purines per 100g, above the 150mg/100g cut-off used on this site. High-purine foods are the ones most consistently linked to higher uric acid, so this is usually a small, occasional serving, and left out during a flare.
Can I eat Salmon during a gout flare?
During a flare most guidance is to leave Salmon out. At 170mg per 100g it sits well above the low-purine cut-off, and flares are when purine intake is kept lowest. Small amounts can return once symptoms settle.
What are the best low-purine alternatives to Salmon?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Salmon include: Cod, Tofu. They offer comparable nutrition at a much lower purine content, which makes a balanced diet easier to hold together.