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The problem with existing meat substitutes is that they are high in processed carbohydrates and low in protein. The taste has been fairly ok for a while. It's
by nostromo 7y ago
The problem with existing meat substitutes is that they are high in processed carbohydrates and low in protein.
The taste has been fairly ok for a while. It's the nutritional value that's the problem.
- mrguyorama 7y agoIf I'm eating fast food, why do I care about the nutritional value?
- patrickaljord 7y agoBecause this is worse than fast food. With a burger you get protein and fat. With those meat replacement you get processed carbohydrates and little protein which is worse.
- ceejayoz 7y agoThat's not true. https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a21566428/beyond-meat-burger-ingredients/ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a21566428/beyond-meat-b... 20 g fat, 5 g carb, 20 g protein in a four-ounce Beyond Burger patty. 23 g fat, 0 g carb, 19 g protein in a four-ounce 80/20 beef patty. Same amount of protein, plenty of fat, only a few carbs added.
- patrickaljord 7y agoI'm on a low carb diet, I'd rather avoid carbs when I can and actually enjoy my carbs in other tasty ingredients (avocado, nuts etc) so I can have more divers diet. The article also says it's full of canola oil which is bad https://www.bulletproof.com/diet/healthy-eating/what-is-canola-oil/ https://www.bulletproof.com/diet/healthy-eating/what-is-cano...
- hoorayimhelping 7y agoI care about the nutritional value of food deeply, and I eat fast food occasionally. A McDonald's quarter pounder with cheese and a medium fries has really good macronutrient ratios. And a burger from Mickey D's is one of the most cost effective sources of protein you can find.