Processed Cheese
Also listed as: Cheese, processed (unspecified)
Processed Cheese is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 50 g serving has about 1 mg of purines, under 1% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
Low in purines, but ultra-processed. Ultra-processed foods are linked to higher gout risk on their own, so we do not rate this as safe to eat freely. (UK Biobank 2024)
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 50 g, which delivers 1 mg of purines, or under 1% of a ~400 mg working daily target.
Even a large serving stays well within a ~400 mg working daily purine target.
Dairy purines don't raise uric acid, so this serving counts as roughly 0 mg toward your gout risk.
Portion size is what matters most here, and it’s easy to misjudge by eye. A kitchen scale makes it simple.
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Why grade C
Fine in moderation. Mind your portion size, especially during a flare.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Processing: NOVA 4 of 4. How processing affects the grade.
Eating processed cheese as part of a bigger dish? The Dish Decoder grades the whole plate, ingredient by ingredient.
Other forms of cheese
Different cuts, species, or preparations vary in purines. The most common form of "cheese" is shown first below.
American Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Cream Cheese
Grated Cheese
Monterey Jack Cheese
Mozzarella Cheese
Muenster Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Provolone Cheese
Queso cotija Cheese
Queso fresco Cheese
Queso Oaxaca Cheese
Smoked Gouda
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