Nutrition Info: Vegan Cheese vs. Dairy Cheese | Plant Perks (2024)

VEGAN

CHEESE

FACTS

Is it healthy ?

What IS It made from ?

How does it compare to dairy ?

Somepeople may think that if something is vegan it is automatically healthy; unfortunately, that’s not the case. Many plant-based products, including vegan cheeses, are made with processed & artificial ingredients, as well as oils. Some of the non-dairy options on the market are pretty much just flavored oils mixed with artificial ingredients to thicken it up. However, there is hope. If you are wondering – “Is vegan cheese healthy?” – then we are pleased to inform you that yes, there are some great healthy options available!

PLANT Perks Vegan Cheezes have

an average of ~19% LESS saturated fat
than their dairy counterparts
as well as ZERO cholesterol
PS. More info on this below

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WHAT IS
HEALTHY VEGAN CHEESE
MADE OF?

CASHEWS!

There may be multiple answers to that question if you’re looking at all available products in the marketplace– but in our case, cashews are what we make our vegan cheeze out of (along with natural and organic ingredients). We blend the Fair-Trade Cashews into a super smooth cream, then build upon that to create all of our deliciously creamy flavors. Better yet, our products are completely OIL-FREE!

After years of trying a little of this and a little of that, we found the perfect process! Our method allow us to deliver an equally as satisfying texture and flavor profile as dairy, which many people have grown to adore throughout their lifetime.

It’s amazing what plants can do when handled properly!

DAIRY CHEESE VS.

PLANT PERKS CASHEW CHEEZE

When you compare Plant Perks’ Plant-Based Cashew Cheeze to its dairy counterparts, it becomes very evident that the answer to the question “Is vegan cheese healthy?” is YES! Not only is vegan cheese much more healthy for animals– as it doesn’t require an animal hooked up to machine to produce– our cheeses benefit from lower saturated fat, zero cholesterol, and more.


The Lower %DV of the Nutrition Stats, Between Each Dairy Vs. Vegan Flavor, Have Been Bolded for Ease of Review !

CHEESE FLAVOR CALORIES (%DV) SATURATED FAT (%DV) CHOLESTEROL (%DV) SODIUM (%DV)

DAIRY SMOKED GOUDA

100 (5%)

4.8g (24%)

20mg (7%)

248mg (10%)

VEGAN SMOKED GOUDA

80 (4%)

1g (5%)

0mg (0%)

110mg (5%)

DAIRY GARLIC & HERB

83 (4%)

4.7g (24%)

23mg (8%)

72mg (3%)

VEGAN GARLIC & HERB

80 (4%)

1g (5%)

0mg (0%)

110mg (5%)

DAIRY SRIRACHA CHEDDAR

70 (3%)

4g (20%)

25mg (8%)

60mg (3%)

VEGAN SRIRACHA CHEDDAR

70 (3%)

1g (5%)

0mg (0%)

170mg (7%)

DAIRY DILL HAVARTI

104 (5%)

5.3g (27%)

26mg (9%)

157mg (7%)

VEGAN DILL HAVARTI

80 (4%)

1g (5%)

0mg (0%)

110mg (5%)

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Dairy cheese nutrition values gathered from nutritionix.com


When you compare the data in the chart above it is pretty apparent that Plant Perks Plant-Based Cheeze Spreads are healthier than their Dairy Counterparts in many areas!

Most importantly, our vegan cheezes have an average of ~19% LESS saturated fat across the lineup compared to the dairy versions, as well as ZERO cholesterol! Saturated fat and cholesterol play very large roles when it comes to heart disease and stroke. Minimizing their intake can help prevent many health issues.

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WE create PRODUCTS that Are FRIENDLY FOR MOST DIETARY STYLES !

You don’t need to follow a plant-based diet or have other dietary restrictions to welcome Plant Perks Vegan Plant-Based Cheeze Spreads into your meals. We have fans on both ends of the dietary spectrum (&everywhere in-between) that keep coming back solely based on flavor and texture! If you’ve been searching for something that can help you cut or minimize the dairy in your life, for whatever reason you may have, Plant Perks is the healthy dairy-alternative that will leave you missing nothing about the moo.

FANMAIL <3

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5/5

I was blown away by how good this is. I will now need to have it in my fridge at all times. I can’t wait to find other ways to use
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5/5

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5/5

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This was fabulous

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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Reviewer

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Reviewer

5/5

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5/5

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Reviewer

5/5

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5/5

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Reviewer

5/5

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5/5

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Reviewer

5/5

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5/5

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Reviewer

5/5

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Reviewer

5/5

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5/5

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Reviewer

5/5

Beyond super yummy 🙂

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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5/5

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Reviewer

5/5

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Reviewer

5/5

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Hanna P.

Reviewer

5/5

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Dakota W.

Reviewer

5/5

So in love with Plant Perks cheese! It’s by far my favorite vegan cheese, and the recipes on their blog are so good too! I hope th
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Hailey C.

Reviewer

5/5

This is seriously the best vegan cheeze ever. I put it on everything, homemade bagels, veggie burgers, rolls, in soups. The flavor
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Jody M.

Reviewer

5/5

This vegan cream cheese is the bomb. If you haven’t tried it you are missing out. It is flavorful, delicious and smooth. Try it an
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Stephanie R.

Reviewer

5/5

Love plant perks!! Amazing cashew cheeze!

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Jared W.

Reviewer

5/5

I love using this nut based cheese for classic recipes. Has been great as a dairy replacement in our families diet. We have tried
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Kaylin H.

Reviewer

5/5

This stuff is insanely good. The texture and the taste..closest thing to real cheese that I’ve tried. Not to mention the ingredien
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3 years ago

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Misty Ann P. (Equinox Wellness)

Reviewer

5/5

Hands down the best nut cheese around! And IÕve tried a few… Not gritty and gross, smooth and flavorful. I follow them on Facebo
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Kathy K.

Reviewer

5/5

I sampled three flavors of this fantastic cheese while shopping in Albertsons. I can tell you that every one I tried was was so fl
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Eileen D.

Reviewer

5/5

OMG – I’m not even vegan and I was blown away by this delicious cheeze!!!! I have tried several flavors and love them all! I share
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3 years ago

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Ella F.

Reviewer

5/5

These cheezes are so tasty! I love incorporating them in to my everyday recipes. The best part is I can easily fool my carnivorous
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3 years ago

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Jen R.

Reviewer

5/5

I’m huge on texture and was worried that this Cheese would not be smooth and creamy. WRONG! So smooth, so creamy, and packed with
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3 years ago

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Julie F.

Reviewer

5/5

Love this vegan cheese!! Grateful they ship to IL. Every flavor is so rich and creamy, it’s unbelievable!

3 years ago

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Not only do Plant Perks Vegan Cheeze Spreads make for phenomenal sandwich and cracker toppers, but they fit right at home in many of your favorite recipes. Whether you are looking to make a creamy pasta sauce or a healthier version of Crab Rangoon, our dairy cheese alternative allows you to lead a healthier lifestyle while also being able to indulge. We make it even easier by testing and creating recipes in our own kitchen to share with you on a weekly basis!

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