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Canned Tuna

Also listed as: Tuna, canned, drained solids

Canned Tuna is higher risk. Keep portions small and occasional, especially during a flare. A typical 113 g serving has about 239 mg of purines, about 60% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

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

Across forms of tuna:CD· 178–239 mg per serving

How much can I eat?

Units

A typical serving is about 113 g, which delivers 239 mg of purines, or about 60% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

This serving
4 oz
113 g
Purine / serving
239 mg
% daily purine
60%
Purines in this serving239 mg · 60% of a day
0 mg~400 mg daily limit
1 oz7 oz

You could have up to about 3 oz (95 g) before this reaches half a ~400 mg working daily purine target.

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Why grade D

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

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines High confidence
212 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

High for gout (150–300 mg/100g).

Fructose High confidence
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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 tuna

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

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