plant-based
Not from animals
Plant-based describes food or diets derived primarily or entirely from plants rather than animals: plant-based milk, plant-based protein, a plant-based diet.
The term gained currency as a softer alternative to vegan or vegetarian, often emphasizing health benefits over ethical concerns.
Plant-based products may still contain small amounts of animal-derived ingredients, unlike strictly vegan ones.
Avoids all animal products
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
- flexitarianMostly herbivorous by choice
- pescatarianDiet allowing fish, not meat
herbivore · veganism · vegetarianism · dairy-free · egg-free · animal-free · cruelty-free · macrobiotic
Coagulated soy milk block
- tempehFermented soybean patty
- seitanFlavored wheat gluten
- lentilsSmall edible legume seeds
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
quinoa · edamame · jackfruit · falafel · hummus · legumes · beans · grains
Not harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
- emissionsSubstances released into air
land-use · deforestation · low-impact · sustainable · ethical · environmental · zero-waste · conservation
Folded amino chain
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
phytonutrients · iron · calcium · B12 · omega-3 · heart-healthy · cholesterol-free · nutrient-dense
Light-harvesting plant pigment
- photosynthesisLight-to-sugar conversion in plants
- botanicalRelated to plants
- cellularComposed of small units
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
natural · herbal · extracted · synthesized · biomass
vegan
Avoids all animal products
- vegetarianOne who abstains from flesh
- meatlessWithout animal flesh
- flexitarianMostly herbivorous by choice
pescatarian · herbivore · veganism · vegetarianism · dairy-free · egg-free · animal-free · cruelty-free · macrobiotic · semi-vegetarian
tofu
Coagulated soy milk block
chickpeas · quinoa · edamame · jackfruit · falafel · hummus · legumes · beans · grains · almond-milk
eco-friendly
Not harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- renewableCapable of restoration
emissions · land-use · deforestation · low-impact · sustainable · ethical · environmental · zero-waste · conservation · organic
protein
Folded amino chain
antioxidants · phytonutrients · iron · calcium · B12 · omega-3 · heart-healthy · cholesterol-free · nutrient-dense · anti-inflammatory
chlorophyll
Light-harvesting plant pigment
- photosynthesisLight-to-sugar conversion in plants
- botanicalRelated to plants
- cellularComposed of small units
cellulose · natural · herbal · extracted · synthesized · biomass
- diet typeslow-sodium, gluten-free, low-carb, heart-healthy, sugar-free
- Ecodesignbiodegradable, biomimicry, circular economy, cradle-to-cradle, eco-friendly
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- nutrition termscalorie, high protein, balance, low-fat, low fat
- wellnesshealthy, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition
- dairy alternativesoat milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, rice milk
plant-basedanimal
Multicellular motile organism
meat · carnivorous · egg-based · omnivorous · flesh-eating
plant-basedcarnivore
Creature eating only animals
carnivorous · meat-eating · omnivorous · keto · paleo
base, plant, plants, planting, planted, based, implant, planter, transplant