Consuming crickets or any insects is not considered part of a vegan or vegetarian diet. However, I would argue that consuming cricket protein would be beneficial for people who are looking to avoid eating other animals or milk from animals. The nutritional profile of crickets and insects is very compelling for people who don't thrive on a strict vegan or vegetarian diet, but who don't want to consume animals like cows or chickens. Bottom line: even if you are on a vegan or vegetarian diet, you may want to look into the benefits of eating insects like cricket protein before you write it off. The iron content of cricket protein is another benefit for women who become anemic on a vegan or vegetarian diet (see my article about the health risks of a vegan diet).