How Vegetarians Gain Weight?

Can being a vegetarian make you gain weight?

But a vegetarian diet isn't automatically low calorie. You can gain weight on a vegetarian diet if your portion sizes are too big or if you eat too many high-calorie foods, such as sweetened beverages, fried items, snack foods and desserts.

Where do vegetarians get fat from?

Vegan and vegetarian diets tend to be lower in saturated fat than diets containing meat. However, both saturated and hydrogenated fats are found in some vegetarian foods. Saturated fats are mainly in animal products such as butter, cream and hard cheese, but also in palm oil and coconut products.