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Sasakamaboko (fish cake)

Also listed as: Fish product (sasakamaboko), processed

Sasakamaboko (fish cake) is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 113 g serving has about 54 mg of purines, about 14% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

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

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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
This serving
4 oz
113 g
Purine / serving
54 mg
% daily purine
14%
Purines in this serving
0 mg~400 mg daily limit
1 oz16 oz

Up to about 15 oz (420 g) keeps you under half a day's purines.

Portion size is what matters most here, and it’s easy to misjudge by eye. A kitchen scale makes it simple.

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Why grade C: per 100 g and processing

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines
47.8 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

Fructose
0.38 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

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

Diet is part of the picture, not all of it

For most people the body makes the majority of its own uric acid. Food contributes the smaller share. Eating well lowers your risk and helps you feel in control, but for many people diet alone does not bring uric acid down enough to stop flares. Medication often does the heavy lifting. Use these grades to make easier daily choices, and work with your doctor on the full plan.

How did sasakamaboko (fish cake) go for you?

Reader experiences, not medical advice. The grade above comes from published data.

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