Shrimp
Seafood — purine content 150mg per 100g
Medium Purine
150
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation (up to 100g per meal).
Diet Advice
Shrimp is moderate in purines. Limit portion size and frequency, especially during flare-ups.
Recommended Preparation
Steamed, boiled, or grilled. Avoid shrimp paste or dried shrimp.
Low Purine Alternatives
- Salmon (170mg)
- Catfish (63mg)
Data source: USDA FoodData Central; Mayo Clinic. Purine value: 150mg per 100g of Shrimp (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
Shrimp: is it high in purines?
Shrimp: 150mg 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 Shrimp during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Shrimp out, or keep the portion small: at 150mg 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 Shrimp?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Shrimp include: Salmon, Catfish. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.