Tilapia
Seafood — purine content 70mg per 100g
Medium Purine
70
mg/100g
Yes, in moderation (lower purine fish option)
Diet Advice
Tilapia is on the lower end for fish purine content. A good option for fish lovers with gout. Limit to 100-120g per meal during remission.
Recommended Preparation
Grilled or baked with herbs and vegetables. Avoid frying.
Low Purine Alternatives
Data source: USDA FoodData Central. Purine value: 70mg per 100g of Tilapia (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
Tilapia: is it high in purines?
Tilapia: 70mg 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 Tilapia during a gout flare?
During a flare the usual advice is to leave Tilapia out, or keep the portion small: at 70mg 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 Tilapia?
Lower-purine options to use in place of Tilapia include: Cod, Salmon. They give comparable nutrition with noticeably less purine per 100g, which makes everyday meals easier to plan.