Sugar-Free Dairy Alternatives Guide

17 items classified under standard Sugar-Free guidelines.

This guide covers all 17 dairy alternatives classified under Sugar-Free guidelines. Sugar-Free evaluates foods primarily by added sugar content, which determines how each item in this category is classified.

6 Allowed 11 Limited

Quick Reference

Food	Status	Sugar (per 100g)
Almond Milk	Allowed	—
Canned Coconut Milk	Allowed	—
Cashew Milk	Allowed	—
Coconut Milk	Allowed	—
Lite Coconut Milk	Allowed	—
Unsweetened Almond Milk	Allowed	—
Almond Milk Creamer	Limited	—
Canned Coconut Cream	Limited	—
Coconut Cream	Limited	—
Coconut Creamer	Limited	—
Coconut Yogurt	Limited	—
Flavored Almond Milk	Limited	—
Flavored Coconut Yogurt	Limited	—
Hemp Milk	Limited	—
Plain Coconut Yogurt	Limited	—
Rice Milk	Limited	—
Soy Milk	Limited	—

Classification Breakdown

6 Allowed — These dairy alternatives are naturally free of added sugar. 11 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 Alternatives (6)

Almond 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
Unsweetened	15kcal	0.6g	1.2g	0.3g	—	0g
Sweetened	30kcal	0.5g	1.2g	4.3g	—	0g

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Canned Coconut 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

197kcalCalories

2gProtein

21.3gFat

2.8gCarbs

—Sugar

—Fiber

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Cashew 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

609kcalCalories

12.1gProtein

53gFat

30.3gCarbs

—Sugar

3gFiber

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Coconut 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
Canned (full-fat)	357kcal	1.2g	16.3g	53.2g	—	0.2g
Carton (beverage)	31kcal	0.2g	2.1g	2.9g	—	0g

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Lite Coconut 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

31kcalCalories

0.2gProtein

2.1gFat

2.9gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Unsweetened Almond 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

15kcalCalories

0.4gProtein

1gFat

1.3gCarbs

—Sugar

0.2gFiber

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Limited Dairy Alternatives (11)

Almond Milk Creamer 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

20kcalCalories

0.5gProtein

1.2gFat

1.5gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Canned Coconut Cream 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

357kcalCalories

1.2gProtein

16.3gFat

53.2gCarbs

—Sugar

0.2gFiber

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Coconut 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

357kcalCalories

1.2gProtein

16.3gFat

53.2gCarbs

—Sugar

0.2gFiber

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Coconut Creamer 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

895kcalCalories

0gProtein

99.1gFat

0.8gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Coconut Yogurt 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

895kcalCalories

0gProtein

99.1gFat

0.8gCarbs

—Sugar

0gFiber

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Flavored Almond Milk 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

50kcalCalories

0.6gProtein

1.3gFat

9.4gCarbs

—Sugar

0.4gFiber

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Flavored Coconut Yogurt 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

92kcalCalories

8.1gProtein

1.7gFat

11gCarbs

—Sugar

0.5gFiber

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Hemp Milk 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

446kcalCalories

7.6gProtein

13.8gFat

71.7gCarbs

—Sugar

3.4gFiber

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Plain Coconut Yogurt 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

66kcalCalories

2.6gProtein

1.8gFat

9.7gCarbs

—Sugar

0.4gFiber

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Rice Milk 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

47kcalCalories

0.3gProtein

1gFat

9.2gCarbs

—Sugar

0.3gFiber

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Soy Milk 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

64kcalCalories

3.4gProtein

2gFat

8.3gCarbs

—Sugar

0.1gFiber

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