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Do any of these plant based meat substitutes have the same macro and micro nutrient profiles as the real thing, or are they mainly comprised of cheap carbs? I'
by GordonS 5y ago
Do any of these plant based meat substitutes have the same macro and micro nutrient profiles as the real thing, or are they mainly comprised of cheap carbs?
I'd be willing to give it a go for a few things, like burgers, but only if nutritionally they are close to like for like. (there is also a medical reason behind this for me personally, as I have reactive hypoglycemia and avoid all but the smallest carb intake).
I'll also add, our family doesn't actually eat much red meat - it's more of a treat, with chicken and pork far more common at our table than beef or lamb. Partly for health reasons, partly for cost reasons.
- pm90 5y agoIf you have medical reasons to eat meat, IMO you shouldn’t be experimenting with new foods unless your doctor/nutritionist okays it. Ie I feel like you may not be the target audience of people who can give up meat.
- datameta 5y agoGenerally they are very high in protein, have a decent amount of good fats (normally have much less omega-6 than red meats) and have low carb content. Beyond Meat, for example, is my go-to substitute. I get their ground stuff in a pack and add more spices and make patties (though I'm a huge fan of it as is when eating out).
- yissp 5y agoThe newer ones (Beyond, Impossible) are a lot closer nutritionally to beef than the older style of veggie burgers that were mostly bean-based in my experience. Those could still be pretty good for what they were, but not really comparable to beef.