Canned Sardines
Also listed as: Sardine, canned
Canned Sardines are high in purines or a known trigger. They are best avoided, especially during a flare. A typical 113 g serving has about 451 mg of purines, about 113% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 113 g, which delivers 451 mg of purines, or about 113% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
This food is very concentrated, so a small serving goes a long way; we don't suggest a larger amount.
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 E
High in purines or a known trigger. Best avoided, especially during a flare.
Eating omega-3-rich fatty fish is associated with fewer recurrent gout flares, independent of purine intake; the benefit is from whole fish, not fish-oil supplements.
This benefit does not change the grade. Canned Sardines is still graded E on purine, so keep the portion small and occasional.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Very high for gout (> 300 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Processing: NOVA 3 of 4 (processed food). 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
Fermented Sardine (Heshiko)
Sardine (baby, dried)
Sardine (half-dried)
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