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Vegan Cream Cheese

Vegan cream cheese is a dairy-free spread typically made from plant fats and proteins such as coconut oil, cashews, almonds, oats, or soy. Its nutrition varies widely by brand and ingredients, but it is generally used as a substitute for traditional cream cheese.

Beneficial properties

dairy-free alternative plant-based suitable for vegan diets often lower in protein than dairy cream cheese

Nutritional highlights

Depending on the formulation, it may provide mostly fat from plant oils along with small amounts of protein, and some products are fortified with calcium or vitamin B12.

Caution. Some varieties are high in saturated fat or sodium, and many contain common allergens such as tree nuts or soy.

Conditions it helps with

Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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