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Hanpen (fish cake)

Also listed as: Fish product (hanpen), processed

Hanpen (fish cake) is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 113 g serving has about 14 mg of purines, about 4% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.

Across forms of fish:C· 13–77 mg per serving

Low in purines, but ultra-processed. Ultra-processed foods are linked to higher gout risk on their own, so we do not rate this as safe to eat freely. (UK Biobank 2024)

How much can I eat?

Units

A typical serving is about 113 g, which delivers 14 mg of purines, or about 4% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

This serving
4 oz
113 g
Purine / serving
14 mg
% daily purine
4%
Purines in this serving14 mg · 4% of a day
0 mg~400 mg daily limit
1 oz16 oz

Even a large serving stays well within a ~400 mg working daily purine target.

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Why grade C

Fine in moderation. Mind your portion size, especially during a flare.

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines Moderate confidence
12.5 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).

Fructose Moderate confidence
0.38 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).

Processing: NOVA 4 of 4. How processing affects the grade.

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Other forms of fish

Different cuts, species, or preparations vary in purines. The most common form of "fish" is shown first below.

Fish Sausage

Fish sausage, processed

C
Purine 22.7 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Fish Ball

Fish ball, processed

C
Purine 67.7 mg Fructose 0.38 g per 100 g
Moderate Fish

Kamaboko (fish cake)

Fish product (kamaboko), processed

C
Purine 26.4 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Fish

Narutomaki (fish cake)

Fish product (narutomaki), processed

C
Purine 32.4 mg Fructose 0.38 g per 100 g
Moderate Fish

Sasakamaboko (fish cake)

Fish product (sasakamaboko), processed

C
Purine 47.8 mg Fructose 0.38 g per 100 g
Moderate Fish

Satsuma-age (fish cake)

Fish product (Satsuma age), processed

C
Purine 21.5 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Fish

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