I scream, you scream, we all scream for... Nondairy frozen dessert? So-called vegan ice cream is, well, hot. Offerings from premium brands such as Ben & Jerry’s and Steve’s Ice Cream are popping up in frozen food aisles everywhere. Almost 45 percent of consumers say they buy vegan frozen treats more often today than they used to, according to the market research firm Mintel. One reason may be that vegan ice cream sounds like a better-for-you way to satisfy your craving; Mintel research shows that about 25 percent of people think it has fewer calories or less fat or sugar than regular ice cream.

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But are options really a better choice? We took a close look at the “vegan ice cream” flavors introduced recently by Ben & Jerry’s, evaluating them for taste and nutrition (see chart below).

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But there are a few important facts you need to know about the category in general, too. People who avoid dairy because they are or for other reasons might be thrilled to have something decent to scoop into a cone, and many nondairy frozen desserts are tasty, but in most cases you can tell you’re not eating “real” ice cream.