Vegan Cheese
Vegan cheese (soaked and blended) is a plant-based alternative to dairy cheese, typically made by soaking nuts like cashews or almonds and blending them with ingredients such as nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and spices. It originated in health-conscious and vegan culinary circles, often associated with raw food movements in North America and Europe.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cheese is generally high in healthy fats and moderate in protein, depending on the base nuts used, and provides key nutrients like magnesium, vitamin E, and B vitamins from nutritional yeast. A typical serving (about 2 tablespoons) can range from 80 to 120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally interesting for its ability to mimic dairy cheese's creamy texture and umami flavor without animal products, while culturally it represents a creative adaptation in vegan cuisine, often used in dishes like pizzas, pastas, and spreads to make plant-based diets more accessible and enjoyable.
