Sardines
Seafood — purine content 297mg per 100g
High Purine
297
mg/100g
Avoid — very high purine content.
Diet Advice
Sardines are very high in purines, and many people leave them out, especially during a flare.
Recommended Preparation
Best avoided. If consumed, limit to very small amounts.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Mayo Clinic. Purine value: 297mg per 100g of Sardines (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
Sardines: is it high in purines?
Sardines: 297mg 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 Sardines during a gout flare?
During a flare most guidance is to leave Sardines out. At 297mg 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 Sardines?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Sardines include: Salmon, Tofu. They offer comparable nutrition at a much lower purine content, which makes a balanced diet easier to hold together.