Is Plant-Based Meat Healthier Than Real Meat?
Is Plant-Based Meat Healthier Than Real Meat?
Key Takeaways:
- Plant-based meat averages 4.9 grams less saturated fat and 4.0 grams more fiber per 100 grams than real meat.
- Real meat averages 4.3 grams more protein, while salt content is nearly identical across the products studied.
How does plant-based meat actually compare with the real thing nutritionally? A 2025 study published in Frontiers in Nutrition compared 160 plant-based meat alternatives with 170 meat products sold in Germany, Romania, and Ireland.