Is plain milk gluten-free?

Yes. Plain milk does not naturally contain gluten, so it is generally allowed on a gluten-free diet.

Is chocolate milk gluten-free?

Sometimes, but not automatically. Chocolate milk may include flavorings or additives that need a label check.

Is malted milk gluten-free?

No. Malt is usually derived from barley, so malted milk products are not considered gluten-free.

Gluten-Free Dairy Guide

16 items classified under standard Gluten-Free guidelines.

How do dairy fare on the Gluten-Free diet? The answer depends on whether the food contains gluten from wheat, barley, or rye. This guide breaks down all 16 items in this category with their classification, nutritional data, and the reasoning behind each status.

Good news for Gluten-Free followers: all dairy fit the diet. These foods are naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. The nutrition details below help you compare within the category to find the best options for your specific needs.

16 Allowed

Quick Reference

Food	Status	Calories (per 100g)
Brie	Allowed	334kcal
Buttermilk	Allowed	40kcal
Cheddar	Allowed	410kcal
Cheese	Allowed	295kcal
Cottage Cheese	Allowed	148kcal
Feta	Allowed	265kcal
Goat Cheese	Allowed	142kcal
Ice Cream	Allowed	237kcal
Mac and Cheese	Allowed	257kcal
Milk	Allowed	52kcal
Mozzarella	Allowed	141kcal
Parmesan	Allowed	370kcal
Ricotta	Allowed	150kcal
Swiss Cheese	Allowed	290kcal
Whipped Cream	Allowed	257kcal
Yogurt	Allowed	81kcal

Classification Breakdown

16 Allowed — These dairy are naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins.

For celiac disease the threshold is 20 ppm, and cross-contamination matters as much as ingredients.

Allowed Dairy (16)

At 334kcal calories per 100g, Brie falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. It is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Beyond the primary classification, brie also provides 20.8g protein and 27.7g fat per 100g. 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 is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 40kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. 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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With 410kcal calories per 100g, Cheddar earns a Allowed classification on Gluten-Free. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It also contains 24.2g protein and 33.8g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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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At 295kcal calories per 100g, Cheese falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. It is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. 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

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Fiber
Cheddar	409kcal	23.3g	34g	2.4g	0g
Mozzarella	299kcal	22.2g	22.1g	2.4g	0g
Swiss	393kcal	27g	31g	1.4g	—

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At 148kcal calories per 100g, Cottage Cheese falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 11g protein and 9.7g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Goat Cheese and Ricotta for calories, ranking 6 of 16.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Fiber
Full-Fat (4%)	103kcal	11.6g	4.2g	4.6g	0g
Low-Fat (1%)	72kcal	12.4g	1g	2.7g	0g

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Feta is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 265kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It also contains 14.2g protein and 21.5g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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 is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 142kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It also contains 26.9g protein and 392mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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 is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 237kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It also contains 8.6g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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 is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 257kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It also contains 11.8g protein and 15g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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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With 52kcal calories per 100g, Milk earns a Allowed classification on Gluten-Free. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. 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

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Fiber
Whole Milk	60kcal	3.3g	3.2g	4.6g	—
2% Milk	50kcal	3.3g	2g	4.8g	0g
Skim Milk	35kcal	3.4g	0.2g	4.9g	0g

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FAQ (3 questions)

Is plain milk gluten-free?: Yes. Plain milk does not naturally contain gluten, so it is generally allowed on a gluten-free diet.
Is chocolate milk gluten-free?: Sometimes, but not automatically. Chocolate milk may include flavorings or additives that need a label check.
Is malted milk gluten-free?: No. Malt is usually derived from barley, so malted milk products are not considered gluten-free.

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Mozzarella is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 141kcal calories per 100g. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. It also contains 31.7g protein and 743mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. 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 is classified as Allowed on Gluten-Free, with 370kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 40g protein and 1150mg sodium per serving. 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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At 150kcal calories per 100g, Ricotta falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. It is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Beyond the primary classification, ricotta also provides 7.5g protein and 10.2g fat per 100g. 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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At 290kcal calories per 100g, Swiss Cheese falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 16.4g protein and 21.2g fat per serving. 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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At 257kcal calories per 100g, Whipped Cream falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. The classification reflects that it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. Nutritionally, it also delivers 22.2g fat per serving. 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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At 81kcal calories per 100g, Yogurt falls into the Allowed category under Gluten-Free guidelines. This means it is naturally free of wheat, barley, rye, and their gluten proteins. 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

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Fiber
Plain Whole Milk Yogurt	61kcal	3.5g	3.3g	4.7g	0g
Plain Low-Fat Yogurt	63kcal	5.3g	1.6g	7g	0g
Plain Nonfat Yogurt	56kcal	5.7g	0.2g	7.7g	0g

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