Foods › Crab
Is crab OK for gout?
High purineCrab is a higher-purine shellfish. Small occasional portions may be fine, but keep it infrequent if you're prone to flares.
Gout: Limit
⚠️ Kidney: Crab can be high in sodium, especially canned — watch salt with kidney disease.
Common questions
Is crab high in purines?
Crab is high purine. Crab is a higher-purine shellfish. Small occasional portions may be fine, but keep it infrequent if you're prone to flares.
Can I eat crab with gout?
Limit — see the guidance above.