{"id":2031,"date":"2022-06-27T12:00:57","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T04:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/?p=2031"},"modified":"2023-01-26T14:45:41","modified_gmt":"2023-01-26T06:45:41","slug":"plant-based-meats-yes-or-no","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/365cps.org.sg\/resourcehub\/plant-based-meats-yes-or-no\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant-based Meats \u2013 Yes or No"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What are plant-based meats? Are they healthier? Are there more nutritional benefits?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Plant-based meats are meat alternatives made only from plant sources. They are vegetarian-friendly alternatives that aim to mimic meat products\u2019 texture, taste, smell, and appearance. In today\u2019s market, plant-based meats come in many forms, such as burgers, nuggets, beef, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients used in plant-based meats vary from brand to brand; some are suitable for vegans, while others contain non-vegan ingredients like dairy or eggs. Manufacturers use various ingredients like soy protein, pea protein, or seitan predominantly for their high protein content and their ability to give their products a more authentic meat-like texture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the nutritional differences between plant-based meat and beef?<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Per 100g<\/td>\n<td>Plant-based ground beef<\/td>\n<td>90% lean ground beef<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Protein (g)<\/td>\n<td>17.0<\/td>\n<td>20.1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fat (g)<\/td>\n<td>14.0<\/td>\n<td>10.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>-Saturated Fat (g)<\/td>\n<td>7.0<\/td>\n<td>3.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sodium (mg)<\/td>\n<td>331<\/td>\n<td>64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The comparison table shows that although plant-based meat has similar protein content as fresh beef, it contains a significantly higher fat, saturated fat, and sodium content.<\/p>\n<p>Hence, here are some tips to optimise nutrient intake when choosing plant-based meat and natural protein sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When shopping for plant-based meats, choose products lower in sodium and with no added sugar<\/li>\n<li>Control consumption of plant-based meats due to higher amount of fat<\/li>\n<li>Encourage natural whole food options such as tofu, tempeh, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds as protein sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plant-based meats are a tasty alternative for those who avoid meat. 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