Vegetarian Beverages Guide
40 items classified under standard Vegetarian guidelines.
This guide covers all 40 beverages classified under Vegetarian guidelines. Vegetarian evaluates foods primarily by whether the food is the flesh of an animal, which determines how each item in this category is classified.
Beverages are overwhelmingly compatible with Vegetarian. Each item listed here is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Cider | Allowed | 46kcal |
| Apple Juice | Allowed | 48kcal |
| Black Tea | Allowed | 0kcal |
| Chai Tea | Allowed | 53kcal |
| Coconut Water | Allowed | 37kcal |
| Coffee | Allowed | 34kcal |
| Cranberry Juice | Allowed | 46kcal |
| Decaf Coffee | Allowed | 34kcal |
| Diet Soda | Allowed | 0kcal |
| Electrolyte Drinks | Allowed | 10kcal |
| Energy Drinks | Allowed | 43kcal |
| Espresso | Allowed | 9kcal |
| Flavored Coconut Water | Allowed | 18kcal |
| Flavored Kombucha | Allowed | 16kcal |
| Flavored Water | Allowed | 19kcal |
| Green Tea | Allowed | 1kcal |
| Half and Half | Allowed | 131kcal |
| Hard Seltzer | Allowed | 24kcal |
| Herbal Tea | Allowed | 2kcal |
| Hot Chocolate | Allowed | 72kcal |
| Kefir | Allowed | 62kcal |
| Kombucha | Allowed | 16kcal |
| Lactose-Free Milk | Allowed | 167kcal |
| Lemon Water | Allowed | 29kcal |
| Matcha | Allowed | 324kcal |
| Oat Milk | Allowed | 45kcal |
| Orange Juice | Allowed | 47kcal |
| Plain Coconut Water | Allowed | 18kcal |
| Plain Kombucha | Allowed | 407kcal |
| Rum | Allowed | 231kcal |
| Sparkling Water | Allowed | 0kcal |
| Sweetened Electrolyte Drinks | Allowed | 27kcal |
| Tequila | Allowed | 231kcal |
| Unsweetened Electrolyte Tablets | Allowed | 84kcal |
| Vodka | Allowed | 231kcal |
| Whiskey | Allowed | 231kcal |
| Beer | Limited | 238kcal |
| Kombucha (Hard) | Limited | 394kcal |
| Wine | Limited | 85kcal |
| Bone Broth | Not Allowed | 16kcal |
Classification Breakdown
36 Allowed — These beverages are either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). 3 Limited — These items have usually vegetarian but sometimes prepared with meat, fish, or animal-derived rennet. 1 Not Allowed — These are meat, poultry, or seafood — categories vegetarian eating excludes.
Lacto-ovo vegetarian includes dairy and eggs. Hidden traps: animal rennet in cheese, anchovies in Worcestershire, lard in baked goods.
Allowed Beverages (36)
Apple Cider
AllowedApple Cider is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 46kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Oat Milk and Cranberry Juice for calories, ranking 22 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Apple Juice
AllowedAt 48kcal calories per 100g, Apple Juice falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Orange Juice and Chai Tea for calories, ranking 25 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Black Tea
AllowedBlack Tea is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 0kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Among the 40 items in this category, black tea sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Diet Soda at 0kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Chai Tea
AllowedWith 53kcal calories per 100g, Chai Tea earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Apple Juice and Kefir for calories, ranking 26 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Coconut Water
AllowedAt 37kcal calories per 100g, Coconut Water falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Decaf Coffee and Energy Drinks for calories, ranking 19 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Variant | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain | 18kcal | 0.2g | 0g | 4.2g | 0g |
| Sweetened | 37kcal | 0.2g | 0g | 9.1g | 0g |
Coffee
AllowedWith 34kcal calories per 100g, Coffee earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Lemon Water and Decaf Coffee for calories, ranking 17 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Cranberry Juice
AllowedWith 46kcal calories per 100g, Cranberry Juice earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Apple Cider and Orange Juice for calories, ranking 23 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Decaf Coffee
AllowedAt 34kcal calories per 100g, Decaf Coffee falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Coffee and Coconut Water for calories, ranking 18 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Diet Soda
AllowedAt 0kcal calories per 100g, Diet Soda falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Among the 40 items in this category, diet soda sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Sparkling Water at 0kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Electrolyte Drinks
AllowedWith 10kcal calories per 100g, Electrolyte Drinks earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Among the 40 items in this category, electrolyte drinks sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Flavored Kombucha at 16kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Energy Drinks
AllowedAt 43kcal calories per 100g, Energy Drinks falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Coconut Water and Oat Milk for calories, ranking 20 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Espresso
AllowedAt 9kcal calories per 100g, Espresso falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Among the 40 items in this category, espresso sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Electrolyte Drinks at 10kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flavored Coconut Water
AllowedAt 18kcal calories per 100g, Flavored Coconut Water falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Bone Broth and Plain Coconut Water for calories, ranking 11 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flavored Kombucha
AllowedWith 16kcal calories per 100g, Flavored Kombucha earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Among the 40 items in this category, flavored kombucha sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Kombucha at 16kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Flavored Water
AllowedWith 19kcal calories per 100g, Flavored Water earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. It is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Beyond the primary classification, flavored water also provides 2.1g fiber per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Plain Coconut Water and Hard Seltzer for calories, ranking 13 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Green Tea
AllowedAt 1kcal calories per 100g, Green Tea falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Among the 40 items in this category, green tea sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Herbal Tea at 2kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Half and Half
AllowedHalf and Half is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 131kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 11.5g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Wine at 85kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hard Seltzer
AllowedAt 24kcal calories per 100g, Hard Seltzer falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Flavored Water and Sweetened Electrolyte Drinks for calories, ranking 14 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Herbal Tea
AllowedAt 2kcal calories per 100g, Herbal Tea falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Among the 40 items in this category, herbal tea sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Espresso at 9kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Hot Chocolate
AllowedAt 72kcal calories per 100g, Hot Chocolate falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Kefir and Unsweetened Electrolyte Tablets for calories, ranking 28 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Kefir
AllowedKefir is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 62kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Chai Tea and Hot Chocolate for calories, ranking 27 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Kombucha
AllowedWith 16kcal calories per 100g, Kombucha earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Among the 40 items in this category, kombucha sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Bone Broth at 16kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Lactose-Free Milk
AllowedAt 167kcal calories per 100g, Lactose-Free Milk falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Half and Half at 131kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Lemon Water
AllowedLemon Water is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 29kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 2.8g fiber, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Sweetened Electrolyte Drinks and Coffee for calories, ranking 16 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Matcha
AllowedMatcha is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 324kcal calories per 100g. The classification reflects that it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Nutritionally, it also delivers 30.6g protein and 5.3g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Beer at 238kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Oat Milk
AllowedOat Milk is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 45kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Energy Drinks and Apple Cider for calories, ranking 21 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Orange Juice
AllowedOrange Juice is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 47kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Cranberry Juice and Apple Juice for calories, ranking 24 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Plain Coconut Water
AllowedPlain Coconut Water is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 18kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Flavored Coconut Water and Flavored Water for calories, ranking 12 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Plain Kombucha
AllowedWith 407kcal calories per 100g, Plain Kombucha earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 11.9g protein and 6.6g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Kombucha (Hard) at 394kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Rum
AllowedRum is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 231kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Lactose-Free Milk at 167kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sparkling Water
AllowedSparkling Water is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 0kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Among the 40 items in this category, sparkling water sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Green Tea at 1kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Sweetened Electrolyte Drinks
AllowedWith 27kcal calories per 100g, Sweetened Electrolyte Drinks earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). Within this category, it falls between Hard Seltzer and Lemon Water for calories, ranking 15 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Tequila
AllowedTequila is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 231kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Rum at 231kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Unsweetened Electrolyte Tablets
AllowedWith 84kcal calories per 100g, Unsweetened Electrolyte Tablets earns a Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It also contains 26000mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Hot Chocolate and Wine for calories, ranking 29 of 40.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Vodka
AllowedVodka is classified as Allowed on Vegetarian, with 231kcal calories per 100g. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Tequila at 231kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Whiskey
AllowedAt 231kcal calories per 100g, Whiskey falls into the Allowed category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is either a plant food or a non-flesh animal product (dairy, egg, honey). It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Vodka at 231kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
Limited Beverages (3)
Beer
LimitedBeer is classified as Limited on Vegetarian, with 238kcal calories per 100g. This means it is usually vegetarian but sometimes prepared with meat, fish, or animal-derived rennet. It also contains 14.2g protein and 18.8g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Whiskey at 231kcal. 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
Kombucha (Hard)
LimitedAt 394kcal calories per 100g, Kombucha (Hard) falls into the Limited category under Vegetarian guidelines. This means it is usually vegetarian but sometimes prepared with meat, fish, or animal-derived rennet. It ranks among the highest in this category for calories. The nearest lower option is Matcha at 324kcal. 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
Wine
LimitedWine is classified as Limited on Vegetarian, with 85kcal calories per 100g. This means it is usually vegetarian but sometimes prepared with meat, fish, or animal-derived rennet. Within this category, it falls between Unsweetened Electrolyte Tablets and Half and Half for calories, ranking 30 of 40. 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
Not Allowed Beverages (1)
Bone Broth
Not AllowedWith 16kcal calories per 100g, Bone Broth earns a Not Allowed classification on Vegetarian. This means it is meat, poultry, or seafood — categories vegetarian eating excludes. Among the 40 items in this category, bone broth sits at the low end for calories — next closest is Flavored Coconut Water at 18kcal.
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central