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Luncheon Meat (ham, ready-to-eat)

Also listed as: Luncheon meat, ham, ready-to-eat

Luncheon Meat (ham, ready-to-eat) is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare.

General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.

How much can I eat?

A typical serving is about 55 g, which delivers 138 mg of purines, about 34% of a normal day's purine budget.

Per serving
55 g
Purine / serving
138 mg
% daily purine
34%

Why grade C

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

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines confidence: high
250.4 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

High for gout (150–300 mg/100g).

Fructose confidence: high
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).

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