American Cheese
Also listed as: Cheese, American
American Cheese is low risk in a normal serving and a good everyday choice for most people with gout.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
How much can I eat?
A typical serving is about 50 g, which delivers 4 mg of purines, about 1% of a normal day's purine budget.
Per serving
50 g
Purine / serving
4 mg
% daily purine
1%
Why grade A
Low risk in a typical serving. A great everyday choice for a gout-friendly diet.
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Purines
confidence: high
7 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Fructose
confidence: high
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
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