Whitebait (dried)
Whitebait (dried) is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 30 g serving has about 141 mg of purines, about 35% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
Value is per 100g of dried whitebait (tiny whole fish), a concentrated topping. A normal serving is a small sprinkle of a few grams, delivering far less purine than this per-100g figure suggests.
How much can I eat?
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.
Shop a kitchen scale on AmazonHi, I'm Oliver. I built GoutSafe for us gouties, and links like this help cover the hosting, at no extra cost to you.
Why grade C: per 100 g and processing
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Very high for gout (> 300 mg/100g).
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.
More from Fish
Fish Roe
Roe, mixed species, raw
Roe (flying fish, in soy sauce)
Monkfish
Monkfish, raw
Canned Salmon
Chum Salmon
Salmon, chum, raw
Cod (Atlantic, wild)
Cod, Atlantic, wild, raw
How did whitebait (dried) go for you?
Reader experiences, not medical advice. The grade above comes from published data.