Question: are crabs high in purine?
Answer: High purine content: Anchovies, codfish, haddock, herring, mackerel, mussels, sardines, scallops, trout. Medium purine content: Crab, lobster, oysters, shrimp. Meat: Though no longer part of a common diet in the United States, organ meats, such as liver, sweetbreads, and brains, are most dangerous for those with gout.