Dairy-free ice cream is not inherently healthier than regular dairy ice cream; it just provides different nutrients from different ingredients. Most dairy-free ice creams have just as much (if not more) saturated fat and added sugar as regular dairy ice cream. Excess saturated fat intake raises your “bad” LDL cholesterol levels, which is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Current dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fat intake to less than 10% of total caloric intake per day.