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Dairy and eggs for gout

32 dairy foods and eggs, graded A to E by the purine in a typical serving. 30 grade A or B. 2 grade C, fine in moderation.

Sorted safest first. The per-100 g column is the lab figure, the grade is per serving.

By Oliver Silen, founder of GoutSafe Sources checked August 11, 2026

Grade A: Enjoy (30)

Low risk in a typical serving. A great everyday choice for a gout-friendly diet.

Food Grade Purine /100g Fructose /100g Serving
2% Milk
American Cheese
Butter
Cheddar Cheese
Chicken Egg
Cottage Cheese
Cream (animal, fresh)
Cream (vegetable, fresh)
Cream Cheese
Drinkable Yogurt
Egg White (boiled)
Egg Yolk (boiled)
Grated Cheese
Monterey Jack Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Muenster Cheese
Nonfat Plain Yogurt
Parmesan Cheese
Plain Greek Yogurt
Plain Yogurt
Provolone Cheese
Quail Egg
Queso cotija Cheese
Queso fresco Cheese
Queso Oaxaca Cheese
Smoked Gouda
Sour Cream
Soy Milk
Whole Milk
Yogurt

Grade C: Moderate (2)

Fine in moderation. Mind your portion size, especially during a flare.