Best Vegan Foods for Nutrition
These plant-based foods provide essential nutrients without any animal products. A well-planned vegan diet can meet all nutritional needs.
Filter criteria: Plant-based foods that are good sources of protein, iron, calcium, or B12. Showing 50 foods. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Vegan Foods (50)
1
Ripple Unsweetened Pea Milk Plant-Based Proteins
370 cal | 77.8g protein | 7.4g carbs | 5.6g fat
2
Naked Pea Protein Powder Plant-Based Proteins
364 cal | 72.7g protein | 3g carbs | 6.1g fat
3
Sunwarrior Classic Plus Vanilla Plant-Based Proteins
432 cal | 54.1g protein | 24.3g carbs | 16.2g fat
4
Red Lentils Plant-Based Proteins
687.4 cal | 45.9g protein | 121.2g carbs | 4.2g fat
5
Garden of Life Raw Organic Meal Vanilla Plant-Based Proteins
388 cal | 42.5g protein | 40g carbs | 6.3g fat
6
Peanut Nuts & Seeds
832.2 cal | 38.2g protein | 23.1g carbs | 72.4g fat
7
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Nuts & Seeds
677.3 cal | 35.2g protein | 17.4g carbs | 57.9g fat
8
Natto Plant-Based Proteins
369.3 cal | 33.9g protein | 22.2g carbs | 19.3g fat
9
Soybean Plant-Based Proteins
376.3 cal | 33.2g protein | 28.3g carbs | 17.4g fat
10
Soybeans Plant-Based Proteins
296 cal | 31.3g protein | 14.4g carbs | 15.5g fat
11
Catalina Crunch Dark Chocolate Cereal Grains & Cereals
306 cal | 30.6g protein | 38.9g carbs | 16.7g fat
12
Watermelon Seeds Nuts & Seeds
601.6 cal | 30.6g protein | 16.5g carbs | 51.2g fat
13
Wheat Berries Grains & Cereals
631.7 cal | 29.6g protein | 130.6g carbs | 3.7g fat
14
Kirkland Roasted Salted Almonds Nuts & Seeds
588 cal | 29.4g protein | 29.4g carbs | 44.1g fat
15
Sunflower Seed Nuts & Seeds
817.6 cal | 29.1g protein | 28g carbs | 72g fat
16
Wheat Germ Grains & Cereals
414 cal | 26.6g protein | 59.6g carbs | 11.2g fat
17
Amaranth Grains & Cereals
716 cal | 26.2g protein | 125.9g carbs | 13.5g fat
18
Lupini Beans Plant-Based Proteins
193 cal | 25.9g protein | 15.4g carbs | 4.8g fat
19
Tolerant Black Bean Pasta Grains & Cereals
376 cal | 25.9g protein | 64.7g carbs | 1.8g fat
20
Field Roast Apple Sage Sausage Plant-Based Proteins
239 cal | 25g protein | 17.4g carbs | 8.7g fat
21
Planters Salted Peanuts Nuts & Seeds
607 cal | 25g protein | 17.9g carbs | 50g fat
22
Vega Sport Vanilla Protein Plant-Based Proteins
417 cal | 25g protein | 48.3g carbs | 15g fat
23
Violife Epic Mature Cheddar Plant-Based Proteins
429 cal | 25g protein | 3.6g carbs | 32.1g fat
24
Soy Protein Isolate Plant-Based Proteins
93.8 cal | 24.7g protein | 0g carbs | 0.9g fat
25
Tofurky Italian Sausage Plant-Based Proteins
263 cal | 24.2g protein | 9.1g carbs | 15.2g fat
26
Creamy Peanut Butter Nuts & Seeds
631.7 cal | 24g protein | 22.7g carbs | 49.4g fat
27
Kirkland Mixed Nuts Nuts & Seeds
813.8 cal | 23.7g protein | 34.7g carbs | 70.5g fat
28
Magic Spoon Frosted Cereal Grains & Cereals
343 cal | 22.9g protein | 51.4g carbs | 5.7g fat
29
The Better Bagel Original Grains & Cereals
162 cal | 22.9g protein | 39.1g carbs | 3.8g fat
30
Three Wishes Honey Cereal Grains & Cereals
343 cal | 22.9g protein | 51.4g carbs | 5.7g fat
31
Firm Tofu Plant-Based Proteins
181 cal | 21.8g protein | 3.5g carbs | 11g fat
32
Roasted Cashews Nuts & Seeds
749.5 cal | 21.7g protein | 38.9g carbs | 61.6g fat
33
Ancient Harvest Quinoa Pasta Grains & Cereals
339 cal | 21.4g protein | 62.5g carbs | 1.8g fat
34
Banza Chickpea Pasta Grains & Cereals
411 cal | 21.4g protein | 66.1g carbs | 6.3g fat
35
Blue Diamond BBQ Almonds Nuts & Seeds
607 cal | 21.4g protein | 17.9g carbs | 53.6g fat
36
Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds Nuts & Seeds
607 cal | 21.4g protein | 17.9g carbs | 57.1g fat
37
Tolerant Red Lentil Pasta Grains & Cereals
331 cal | 21.2g protein | 60g carbs | 2.9g fat
38
Beyond Sausage Original Brat Plant-Based Proteins
250 cal | 21.1g protein | 6.6g carbs | 15.8g fat
39
Chickpea Flour Plant-Based Proteins
356 cal | 20.6g protein | 53.2g carbs | 6.2g fat
40
Overnight Oats Peanut Butter Banana Grains & Cereals
397 cal | 20.6g protein | 60.3g carbs | 9.6g fat
41
Rye Flour Grains & Cereals
416 cal | 20.4g protein | 87.8g carbs | 2.8g fat
42
Sorghum Grains & Cereals
631.7 cal | 20.4g protein | 138.4g carbs | 6.6g fat
43
Wonderful Pistachios No Shell Nuts & Seeds
567 cal | 20g protein | 30g carbs | 43.3g fat
44
Banza Chickpea Penne Grains & Cereals
339 cal | 19.6g protein | 60.7g carbs | 6.3g fat
45
Explore Cuisine Lentil Lasagne Grains & Cereals
339 cal | 19.6g protein | 62.5g carbs | 1.8g fat
46
Kashi GO Original Cereal Grains & Cereals
307 cal | 19.6g protein | 71g carbs | 3g fat
47
Kellogg's Special K Grains & Cereals
388 cal | 19.3g protein | 68g carbs | 2.5g fat
48
Kasha Grains & Cereals
567.4 cal | 19.2g protein | 122.9g carbs | 4.4g fat
49
Teriyaki Rice Bowl With Chicken Entree (Includes Fried Grains & Cereals
428.4 cal | 19.2g protein | 76.4g carbs | 5.3g fat
50
White Beans Plant-Based Proteins
299 cal | 19.1g protein | 55.5g carbs | 0.8g fat
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best vegan protein sources?
The best vegan protein sources include tofu, tempeh, seitan, lentils, chickpeas, black beans, edamame, quinoa, hemp seeds, and nutritional yeast, providing 8-25g protein per serving.
Can you get all nutrients from a vegan diet?
A well-planned vegan diet can provide most nutrients. Key nutrients to monitor include vitamin B12 (supplement recommended), iron, calcium, omega-3s, zinc, and vitamin D.
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