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Luncheon Meat (ham, ready-to-eat)

Luncheon Meat (ham, ready-to-eat) is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 55 g serving has about 138 mg of purines, about 34% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

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

Across forms of luncheon:BC· 32–138 mg per serving

This is ultra-processed. Beyond its purine content, that is linked to higher gout risk on its own. (UK Biobank 2024)

How much can I eat?

Units

A typical serving is about 55 g, which delivers 138 mg of purines, or about 34% of a ~400 mg working daily target.

This serving
2 oz
55 g
Purine / serving
138 mg
% daily purine
34%
Purines in this serving138 mg · 34% of a day
0 mg~400 mg daily limit
1 oz6 oz

You could have up to about 3 oz (80 g) before this reaches half a ~400 mg working daily purine target.

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Why grade C

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

Per 100 g (for comparison)

Purines High confidence
250 mg/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

High for gout (150–300 mg/100g).

Fructose High confidence
0 g/100g
LowModerateHighVery high

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

Processing: NOVA 4 of 4. How processing affects the grade.

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Other forms of luncheon

Different cuts, species, or preparations vary in purines. The most common form of "luncheon" is shown first below.

Luncheon Meat

Luncheon meat (unspecified)

C
Purine 58.3 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Meatless Luncheon Slices

B
Purine 97.8 mg Fructose 0.3 g per 100 g
Safe Meat Alternatives

Turkey Luncheon Meat

Luncheon meat, turkey, ready-to-eat

C
Purine 235.2 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

More from Processed Meats

Bacon

Pork, cured, bacon, cooked

C
Purine 428.8 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats serving 24 g

Corned Beef

C
Purine 46.9 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Fish Sausage

Fish sausage, processed

C
Purine 22.7 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Frankfurter

C
Purine 49.9 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Frankfurter (beef, heated)

C
Purine 115.2 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats

Frankfurter (beef, unheated)

C
Purine 114.9 mg Fructose 0 g per 100 g
Moderate Processed Meats