Is the consumption of plant origin substitutes nutritionally more advantageous than meat products?
Vol. 82 (2023), BRIEF COMMUNICATION
Vol. 82 (2023)

Is the consumption of plant origin substitutes nutritionally more advantageous than meat products?

BRIEF COMMUNICATION
https://doi.org/10.53393/rial.2023.v.82.39153
Published 2023-12-28
Srta
Curso de Nutrição, Universidade Vila Velha, Vila Velha, ES, Brasil
Christiane Mileib Vasconcelos
Laboratório de Biotecnologia de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia Vegetal, Universidade Vila Velha, Vila Velha, ES, Brasil
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Diet Vegetarian
Nutritional Facts
Food Labeling
Ultra-processed foods

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Ribeiro Christ R, Vasconcelos CM. Is the consumption of plant origin substitutes nutritionally more advantageous than meat products?. Rev Inst Adolfo Lutz [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 28 [cited 2024 Jul. 22];82:1-9,e39153. Available from: https://periodicos.saude.sp.gov.br/RIAL/article/view/39153
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Abstract

The growing interest in healthier eating patterns, coupled with ethical and sustainability concerns about meat consumption, has led to a rise in the adoption of plant-based diets. In response to this trend, Western countries have witnessed a surge in the availability of plant-based processed foods aiming to replicate meat products. This study examines the labels of commercially available meat products (MPs) and their plant-based alternative (PbAs) found in major supermarket chains in greater Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It further evaluates their nutritional content and potential impact on consumer choice contribution to the consumer. Eighty product packages were assessed, comprising 42 MPs and 38 PbAs. Compared to MPs, PbAs showed no significant differences (p > 0,05) in caloric value, protein, total fat, saturated fat, or sodium. Notably, PbAs had higher carbohydrate and fiber content and no trans fats. Therefore, PbAs offer comparable levels of several analyzed nutrients. Consequently, in the absence of specific dietary restrictions (health, cultural, or habitual), substituting MPs with PbAs does not confer significant nutritional advantages.

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