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Octopus

Also listed as: Octopus, raw

Octopus is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 113 g serving has about 155 mg of purines, about 39% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

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

Across forms of octopus:C· 90–155 mg per serving

How much can I eat?

Units
This serving
4 oz
113 g
Purine / serving
155 mg
% daily purine
39%
Purines in this serving
0 mg~400 mg daily limit
1 oz10 oz

Up to about 5 oz (145 g) keeps you under half a day's purines.

Octopus fits in moderation, so portion is the thing to get right.

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Why grade C: per 100 g and processing

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines
137 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Moderate for gout (50–150 mg/100g).

Fructose
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

Processing: NOVA 1 of 4 (unprocessed or minimally processed). 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 octopus go for you?

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

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