Vegan Dairy Alternatives Guide

17 items classified under standard Vegan guidelines.

This guide covers all 17 dairy alternatives classified under Vegan guidelines. Vegan evaluates foods primarily by whether the food contains any animal-derived ingredients, which determines how each item in this category is classified.

Dairy Alternatives are overwhelmingly compatible with Vegan. Each item listed here is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. The entries below break down the specific nutritional profile so you can choose based on your individual targets — calories, macros, or micronutrients that matter for your goals.

Quick Reference

Food Status Calories (per 100g)
Almond Milk Allowed 20kcal
Almond Milk Creamer Allowed 20kcal
Canned Coconut Cream Allowed 357kcal
Canned Coconut Milk Allowed 197kcal
Cashew Milk Allowed 609kcal
Coconut Cream Allowed 357kcal
Coconut Milk Allowed 31kcal
Coconut Yogurt Allowed 895kcal
Flavored Almond Milk Allowed 50kcal
Flavored Coconut Yogurt Allowed 92kcal
Hemp Milk Allowed 446kcal
Lite Coconut Milk Allowed 31kcal
Plain Coconut Yogurt Allowed 66kcal
Rice Milk Allowed 47kcal
Soy Milk Allowed 64kcal
Unsweetened Almond Milk Allowed 15kcal
Coconut Creamer Limited 895kcal

Classification Breakdown

16 Allowed — These dairy alternatives are a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. 1 Limited — These items have usually plant-based but commonly produced with hidden animal ingredients.

The ingredient list matters more than the food category — hidden animal ingredients appear in foods that look plant-based at first glance.

Allowed Dairy Alternatives (16)

Almond Milk

Allowed

Almond Milk is classified as Allowed on Vegan, with 20kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Among the 17 items in this category, almond milk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Almond Milk Creamer at 20kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Unsweetened15kcal0.6g1.2g0.3g0g
Sweetened30kcal0.5g1.2g4.3g0g

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Almond Milk Creamer

Allowed

At 20kcal calories per 100g, Almond Milk Creamer falls into the Allowed category under Vegan guidelines. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Among the 17 items in this category, almond milk creamer sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Coconut Milk at 31kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

20kcalCalories
0.5gProtein
1.2gFat
1.5gCarbs
0gFiber

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Canned Coconut Cream

Allowed

At 357kcal calories per 100g, Canned Coconut Cream falls into the Allowed category under Vegan guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Nutritionally, it also delivers 16.3g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Canned Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream for calories, ranking 12 of 17.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

357kcalCalories
1.2gProtein
16.3gFat
53.2gCarbs
0.2gFiber

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Canned Coconut Milk

Allowed

With 197kcal calories per 100g, Canned Coconut Milk earns a Allowed classification on Vegan. It is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Beyond the primary classification, canned coconut milk also provides 21.3g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Flavored Coconut Yogurt and Canned Coconut Cream for calories, ranking 11 of 17.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

197kcalCalories
2gProtein
21.3gFat
2.8gCarbs
Fiber

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Cashew Milk

Allowed

With 609kcal calories per 100g, Cashew Milk earns a Allowed classification on Vegan. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. It also contains 12.1g protein and 53g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Hemp Milk at 446kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

609kcalCalories
12.1gProtein
53gFat
30.3gCarbs
3gFiber

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Coconut Cream

Allowed

Coconut Cream is classified as Allowed on Vegan, with 357kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. It also contains 16.3g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Canned Coconut Cream at 357kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

357kcalCalories
1.2gProtein
16.3gFat
53.2gCarbs
0.2gFiber

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Coconut Milk

Allowed

At 31kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Milk falls into the Allowed category under Vegan guidelines. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Among the 17 items in this category, coconut milk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Lite Coconut Milk at 31kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

VariantCaloriesProteinFatCarbsFiber
Canned (full-fat)357kcal1.2g16.3g53.2g0.2g
Carton (beverage)31kcal0.2g2.1g2.9g0g

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Coconut Yogurt

Allowed

At 895kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Yogurt falls into the Allowed category under Vegan guidelines. The classification reflects that it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Nutritionally, it also delivers 99.1g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Cashew Milk at 609kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

895kcalCalories
0gProtein
99.1gFat
0.8gCarbs
0gFiber

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Flavored Almond Milk

Allowed

Flavored Almond Milk is classified as Allowed on Vegan, with 50kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Within this category, it falls between Rice Milk and Soy Milk for calories, ranking 7 of 17.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

50kcalCalories
0.6gProtein
1.3gFat
9.4gCarbs
0.4gFiber

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Flavored Coconut Yogurt

Allowed

With 92kcal calories per 100g, Flavored Coconut Yogurt earns a Allowed classification on Vegan. It is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Beyond the primary classification, flavored coconut yogurt also provides 8.1g protein per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Plain Coconut Yogurt and Canned Coconut Milk for calories, ranking 10 of 17.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

92kcalCalories
8.1gProtein
1.7gFat
11gCarbs
0.5gFiber

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Hemp Milk

Allowed

Hemp Milk is classified as Allowed on Vegan, with 446kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Nutritionally, it also delivers 7.6g protein and 13.8g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Coconut Cream at 357kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

446kcalCalories
7.6gProtein
13.8gFat
71.7gCarbs
3.4gFiber

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Lite Coconut Milk

Allowed

At 31kcal calories per 100g, Lite Coconut Milk falls into the Allowed category under Vegan guidelines. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Within this category, it falls between Coconut Milk and Rice Milk for calories, ranking 5 of 17.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

31kcalCalories
0.2gProtein
2.1gFat
2.9gCarbs
0gFiber

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Plain Coconut Yogurt

Allowed

Plain Coconut Yogurt is classified as Allowed on Vegan, with 66kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Within this category, it falls between Soy Milk and Flavored Coconut Yogurt for calories, ranking 9 of 17.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

66kcalCalories
2.6gProtein
1.8gFat
9.7gCarbs
0.4gFiber

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Rice Milk

Allowed

With 47kcal calories per 100g, Rice Milk earns a Allowed classification on Vegan. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Within this category, it falls between Lite Coconut Milk and Flavored Almond Milk for calories, ranking 6 of 17.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

47kcalCalories
0.3gProtein
1gFat
9.2gCarbs
0.3gFiber

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Soy Milk

Allowed

Soy Milk is classified as Allowed on Vegan, with 64kcal calories per 100g. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Within this category, it falls between Flavored Almond Milk and Plain Coconut Yogurt for calories, ranking 8 of 17.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

64kcalCalories
3.4gProtein
2gFat
8.3gCarbs
0.1gFiber

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Unsweetened Almond Milk

Allowed

At 15kcal calories per 100g, Unsweetened Almond Milk falls into the Allowed category under Vegan guidelines. This means it is a fully plant-based food with no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, or animal-derived additives. Among the 17 items in this category, unsweetened almond milk sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Almond Milk at 20kcal.

Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central

15kcalCalories
0.4gProtein
1gFat
1.3gCarbs
0.2gFiber

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Limited Dairy Alternatives (1)

Coconut Creamer

Limited

At 895kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Creamer falls into the Limited category under Vegan guidelines. It is usually plant-based but commonly produced with hidden animal ingredients. Beyond the primary classification, coconut creamer also provides 99.1g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Coconut Yogurt at 895kcal. 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
0gFiber

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