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?
Even a large serving stays well under a day's purines.
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: per 100 g and processing
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.
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.
Other forms of cheese
The most common form of cheese is first.
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
More from Dairy & Eggs
2% Milk
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Chicken Egg
Egg, chicken, raw
Cream (animal, fresh)
Cream (vegetable, fresh)
Drinkable Yogurt
Yogurt, liquid
How did processed cheese go for you?
Reader experiences, not medical advice. The grade above comes from published data.