The following foods contain lactose. The quantities shown are approximate
and only intended as a guide. Please consult your doctor or dietician for futher advice.
Cows milk, whole
4.7 (About 27g per pint)
Cows milk, skimmed
5.0 (About 30g per pint)
Goats milk
4.6 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Mothers milk
7.0 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Sweetened condensed whole milk
10.2 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Sweetened condensed skimmed milk
12.0 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Dried whole milk
39.4 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Dried skimmed milk
52.8 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Non-fat instant dried milk
50.0 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Single cream
3.2 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Double cream
2.0 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Whipping cream
2.5 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Yoghurt - natural or flavoured
4.7 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Yoghurt - fruit
3.3 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Camembert
0.4 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Cheddar
1.2 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Gouda
2.2 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Blue
2.3 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Cottage Cheese (Ordinary)
2.8 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Cottage Cheese (Low Fat)
2.7 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Parmesan
2.9 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Cream cheese
2.9 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
Vanilla ice cream
6.8 - Approx. % per 100 grammes
In addition to the above, the following foods also contain lactose:
Milk chocolate
Some biscuits
Instant potato
Creamed soups
Creamed salad dressings
Potato salads
Some gravies
Powdered eggs
Puddings
Most breads & pastries
Calcium enriched milks
Ovaltine
Instant Cocoa mix
Many instant foods/meals
Some variety meats such as sausage
There are also many other foods that contain lactose. Check the label for milk, dried milk or
lactose in the list of ingredients. Some tablets, capsules and medications also contain lactose
as a binder or filler.
