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Sardine (baby, dried)

Sardine (baby, dried) is higher risk. Keep portions small and occasional, especially during a flare. A typical 20 g serving has about 149 mg of purines, about 37% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

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

Across forms of sardine:CE· 131–451 mg per serving

Value is per 100g of dried whole baby sardines, a concentrated seasoning that ranks among the highest-purine foods by weight. A normal use is a few grams sprinkled as a garnish, delivering only a small fraction of this.

How much can I eat?

Units

A typical serving is about 20 g, which delivers 149 mg of purines, or about 37% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

This serving
20 g
 
Purine / serving
149 mg
% daily purine
37%
Purines in this serving149 mg · 37% of a day
0 mg~400 mg daily limit
5 g40 g

This food is very concentrated, so a small serving goes a long way; we don't suggest a larger amount.

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Why grade D

Higher risk. Keep portions small and occasional, especially during a flare.

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines Moderate confidence
746 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Very high for gout (> 300 mg/100g).

Fructose High confidence
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.

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Other forms of sardine

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

Sardine

Sardine, raw

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Purine 210.7 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
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C
Purine 116.3 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
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Canned Sardines

Sardine, canned

E
Purine 399 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
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Sardine (half-dried)

E
Purine 305.3 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
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