Alkaline Dairy Guide

16 items classified under standard Alkaline guidelines.

This guide covers all 16 dairy classified under Alkaline guidelines. Alkaline evaluates foods primarily by PRAL score (potential renal acid load), which determines how each item in this category is classified.

Dairy as a whole are excluded on Alkaline. The classification applies at the category level: these foods are acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. The individual entries below show the nutritional profile of each item — useful for understanding what you are replacing and for finding substitutes with a similar macro profile.

Quick Reference

Food Status Calories (per 100g)
Brie Not Allowed 334kcal
Buttermilk Not Allowed 40kcal
Cheddar Not Allowed 410kcal
Cheese Not Allowed 295kcal
Cottage Cheese Not Allowed 148kcal
Feta Not Allowed 265kcal
Goat Cheese Not Allowed 142kcal
Ice Cream Not Allowed 237kcal
Mac and Cheese Not Allowed 257kcal
Milk Not Allowed 52kcal
Mozzarella Not Allowed 141kcal
Parmesan Not Allowed 370kcal
Ricotta Not Allowed 150kcal
Swiss Cheese Not Allowed 290kcal
Whipped Cream Not Allowed 257kcal
Yogurt Not Allowed 81kcal

Classification Breakdown

16 Not Allowed — These are acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain.

Blood pH does not change with food, but the eating pattern — produce-forward, low in processed food — is defensible on its own merits.

Not Allowed Dairy (16)

Brie

Not Allowed

Brie is classified as Not Allowed on Alkaline, with 334kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Nutritionally, it also delivers 20.8g protein and 27.7g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Cheese at 295kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

334kcalCalories
20.8gProtein
27.7gFat
0.5gCarbs
0gFiber

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Buttermilk

Not Allowed

At 40kcal calories per 100g, Buttermilk falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. This means it is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Among the 16 items in this category, buttermilk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Milk at 52kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

40kcalCalories
3.3gProtein
0.9gFat
4.8gCarbs
0gFiber

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Cheddar

Not Allowed

At 410kcal calories per 100g, Cheddar falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. It is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Beyond the primary classification, cheddar also provides 24.2g protein and 33.8g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Parmesan at 370kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

410kcalCalories
24.2gProtein
33.8gFat
2.1gCarbs
0gFiber

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Cheese

Not Allowed

At 295kcal calories per 100g, Cheese falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. It is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Beyond the primary classification, cheese also provides 7.1g protein and 28.6g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Swiss Cheese at 290kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Cheddar409kcal23.3g34g2.4g0g
Mozzarella299kcal22.2g22.1g2.4g0g
Swiss393kcal27g31g1.4g

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Cottage Cheese

Not Allowed

At 148kcal calories per 100g, Cottage Cheese falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. It is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Beyond the primary classification, cottage cheese also provides 11g protein and 9.7g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Goat Cheese and Ricotta for calories, ranking 6 of 16.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Full-Fat (4%)103kcal11.6g4.2g4.6g0g
Low-Fat (1%)72kcal12.4g1g2.7g0g

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Feta

Not Allowed

With 265kcal calories per 100g, Feta earns a Not Allowed classification on Alkaline. It is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Beyond the primary classification, feta also provides 14.2g protein and 21.5g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Whipped Cream and Swiss Cheese for calories, ranking 11 of 16.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

265kcalCalories
14.2gProtein
21.5gFat
3.9gCarbs
0gFiber

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Goat Cheese

Not Allowed

At 142kcal calories per 100g, Goat Cheese falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. The classification reflects that it is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Nutritionally, it also delivers 26.9g protein and 392mg sodium per serving. Within this category, it falls between Mozzarella and Cottage Cheese for calories, ranking 5 of 16.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

142kcalCalories
26.9gProtein
3gFat
0gCarbs
0gFiber

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Ice Cream

Not Allowed

With 237kcal calories per 100g, Ice Cream earns a Not Allowed classification on Alkaline. It is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Beyond the primary classification, ice cream also provides 8.6g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Ricotta and Mac and Cheese for calories, ranking 8 of 16.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

237kcalCalories
4.3gProtein
8.6gFat
37.1gCarbs
0gFiber

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Mac and Cheese

Not Allowed

At 257kcal calories per 100g, Mac and Cheese falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. It is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Beyond the primary classification, mac and cheese also provides 11.8g protein and 15g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Ice Cream and Whipped Cream for calories, ranking 9 of 16.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

257kcalCalories
11.8gProtein
15gFat
20.1gCarbs
1.6gFiber

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Milk

Not Allowed

At 52kcal calories per 100g, Milk falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. This means it is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Among the 16 items in this category, milk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Yogurt at 81kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Whole Milk60kcal3.3g3.2g4.6g
2% Milk50kcal3.3g2g4.8g0g
Skim Milk35kcal3.4g0.2g4.9g0g

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Mozzarella

Not Allowed

At 141kcal calories per 100g, Mozzarella falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. It is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Beyond the primary classification, mozzarella also provides 31.7g protein and 743mg sodium per 100g. Among the 16 items in this category, mozzarella sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Goat Cheese at 142kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

141kcalCalories
31.7gProtein
0gFat
3.5gCarbs
1.8gFiber

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Parmesan

Not Allowed

At 370kcal calories per 100g, Parmesan falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. It is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Beyond the primary classification, parmesan also provides 40g protein and 1150mg sodium per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Brie at 334kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

370kcalCalories
40gProtein
5gFat
40gCarbs
0gFiber

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Ricotta

Not Allowed

With 150kcal calories per 100g, Ricotta earns a Not Allowed classification on Alkaline. This means it is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. It also contains 7.5g protein and 10.2g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Cottage Cheese and Ice Cream for calories, ranking 7 of 16.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

150kcalCalories
7.5gProtein
10.2gFat
7.3gCarbs
0gFiber

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Swiss Cheese

Not Allowed

At 290kcal calories per 100g, Swiss Cheese falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. It is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Beyond the primary classification, swiss cheese also provides 16.4g protein and 21.2g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Feta and Cheese for calories, ranking 12 of 16.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

290kcalCalories
16.4gProtein
21.2gFat
8.7gCarbs
0gFiber

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Whipped Cream

Not Allowed

At 257kcal calories per 100g, Whipped Cream falls into the Not Allowed category under Alkaline guidelines. It is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Beyond the primary classification, whipped cream also provides 22.2g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Mac and Cheese and Feta for calories, ranking 10 of 16.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

257kcalCalories
3.2gProtein
22.2gFat
12.5gCarbs
0gFiber

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Yogurt

Not Allowed

Yogurt is classified as Not Allowed on Alkaline, with 81kcal calories per 100g. This means it is acid-forming after metabolism — typically animal protein, hard cheese, or refined grain. Among the 16 items in this category, yogurt sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Mozzarella at 141kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Plain Whole Milk Yogurt61kcal3.5g3.3g4.7g0g
Plain Low-Fat Yogurt63kcal5.3g1.6g7g0g
Plain Nonfat Yogurt56kcal5.7g0.2g7.7g0g

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