Sugar-Free Dairy Guide

16 items classified under standard Sugar-Free guidelines.

This guide covers all 16 dairy classified under Sugar-Free guidelines. Sugar-Free evaluates foods primarily by added sugar content, which determines how each item in this category is classified.

2 Allowed 14 Limited

Quick Reference

Food	Status	Sugar (per 100g)
Cheese	Allowed	—
Milk	Allowed	—
Brie	Limited	—
Buttermilk	Limited	4.8g
Cheddar	Limited	—
Cottage Cheese	Limited	—
Feta	Limited	—
Goat Cheese	Limited	—
Ice Cream	Limited	—
Mac and Cheese	Limited	—
Mozzarella	Limited	—
Parmesan	Limited	—
Ricotta	Limited	—
Swiss Cheese	Limited	—
Whipped Cream	Limited	—
Yogurt	Limited	—

Classification Breakdown

2 Allowed — These dairy are naturally free of added sugar. 14 Limited — These items have often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions.

Sugar names to watch: cane juice, fruit juice concentrate, brown rice syrup, agave, anything ending in "-ose."

Allowed Dairy (2)

Cheese is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

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

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Milk is classified as Allowed on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is naturally free of added sugar.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

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

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Limited Dairy (14)

Brie is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. Check the label carefully: the same product can be compliant or not depending on the specific brand or how it was prepared.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

334kcalCalories

20.8gProtein

27.7gFat

0.5gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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At 4.8g sugar per 100g, Buttermilk falls into the Limited category under Sugar-Free guidelines. This means it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

40kcalCalories

3.3gProtein

0.9gFat

4.8gCarbs

4.8gSugar

0gFiber

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Cheddar is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

410kcalCalories

24.2gProtein

33.8gFat

2.1gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Cottage Cheese is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Sugar	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 Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

265kcalCalories

14.2gProtein

21.5gFat

3.9gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Goat Cheese is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

142kcalCalories

26.9gProtein

3gFat

0gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Ice Cream is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

237kcalCalories

4.3gProtein

8.6gFat

37.1gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Mac and Cheese is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

257kcalCalories

11.8gProtein

15gFat

20.1gCarbs

—Sugar

1.6gFiber

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Mozzarella is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

141kcalCalories

31.7gProtein

0gFat

3.5gCarbs

—Sugar

1.8gFiber

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Parmesan is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

370kcalCalories

40gProtein

5gFat

40gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Ricotta is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

150kcalCalories

7.5gProtein

10.2gFat

7.3gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Swiss Cheese is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. Check the label carefully: the same product can be compliant or not depending on the specific brand or how it was prepared.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

290kcalCalories

16.4gProtein

21.2gFat

8.7gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Whipped Cream is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

257kcalCalories

3.2gProtein

22.2gFat

12.5gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Yogurt is classified as Limited on Sugar-Free. This classification reflects that it is often sold in both unsweetened and sweetened versions. Portion control is key here — a small amount may fit within the diet's parameters, while a full serving may not.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

Variant	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs	Sugar	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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