Meat versus Veg: Which one is better for me?

Meat is:

  • Higher in saturated fat and cholesterol than plant-based foods
  • Contains lower levels of iron than th esame quality of lentils

 

 

 

Plant-based foods are:

  • Lower in saturated fat and cholesterol than meat
  • Contain antioxidants and plant sterols
  • Contain protein, dietary fibre, and mostly low GI carbohydrates

Comparison of Vegie Delights products to Meat alternatives

 

Vegie Delights versus Beef Mince

 Per 100g                                

 VEGIE DELIGHTS Vegie Mince

  VEGIE DELIGHTS Casserole Mince

BEEF MINCE, Regular Fat, Raw1

 Energy (kJ)

 520

 341

 741

 Fat, Total (g)

 0.8

 0.3

 10.8

 Fat, Saturated (g)

 0.4

 <0.1

 3.9

 Cholesterol (mg)

 0

 0

 76

 Dietary Fibre (g)

 4.1

 0.8

 0

 Sodium (mg)

 410*

 435*

 64

(*Cooking with Vegie Delights Vegie Mince and Casserole Mince does not require the additional of salt in the recipe)

Vegie Delights versus Hamburger Patty

 

Per 100g                                     

VEGIE DELIGHTS Thai Sweet Chilli

and Lime Gourmet vegie Burgers

VEGIE DELIGHTS Not Burgers

 

HAMBURGER PATTY, Frozen, Grilled1

 Energy (kJ)

730

870

1176

 Fat, Total (g)

9.1

7.2

18.9

 Fat, Saturated (g)

2.6

0.7

7.3

 Cholesterol (mg)

0

0

49

 Dietary Fibre (g)

4.6

1.3

4.2

 Sodium (mg)

535

325

736

Vegie Delights versus Sausages

 Per 100g                                     

VEGIE DELIGHTS

BBQ Sausages

VEGIE DELIGHTS

Vegie Sausages

VEGIE DELIGHTS

Curried Sausages

PORK SAUSAGES, Raw1

BEEF SAUSAGES, Raw1

 Energy (kJ)

851

911

915

1090

1063

 Fat, Total (g)

8.2

11

11.1

22.2

21.4

 Fat, Saturated (g)

0.8

0.9

0.9

9

9.9

 Cholesterol (mg)

0

0

0

65

57

 Dietary Fibre (g)

2.3

0.6

1.3

1.3

2.2

 Sodium (mg)

605

485

485

690

650

Vegie Delights versus Bacon

 Per 100g                   

VEGIE DELIGHTS Bacon Style Rashers

BACON, Breakfast Rasher, Raw1

 Energy (kJ)

980

403

 Fat, Total (g)

12.6*

3.4

 Fat, Saturated (g)

1.1

1.2

 Cholesterol (mg)

0

35

 Dietary Fibre (g)

4

0.7

 Sodium (mg)

1050

1400

(*from canola oil) 

Vegie Delights versus Hot Dogs

 Per 100g                   

VEGIE DELIGHTS Hot Dogs

FRANKFURTER, Canned, Heated, Drained1

 Energy (kJ)

840

876

 Fat, Total (g)

8.4

17.4

 Fat, Saturated (g)

0.9

6.4

 Cholesterol (mg)

0

48

 Dietary Fibre (g)

1

1.5

 Sodium (mg)

530

560

 

 

 

 

 

 

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