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FOOD SYSTEM QUANTITATIVE INQUIRY
Daymon AbbottSoonah KimKevin Mandich
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Dietary Choices Have Cost and Nutritional Concerns
How much money can one save by eating a vegetarian diet while still acquiring the recommended daily allowance of protein?
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Everyone Knows Meat Contains Protein
Pork Sausage…12g/serving
Chicken Breast…26g/serving
Salmon…17g/serving
But can we get protein from sources other than meat?
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Many Vegetarian Options Also Contain Protein
Tofu………………………….10g/serving Spring Rolls…………………9g/serving Black-eyed Peas……………8g/serving Soy Milk………………………7g/serving Almonds……………………...7g/serving Whole Grain Rotini………….7g/serving Peas………………………….5g/serving Pasta Sauce…………………2g/serving
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How Much Protein Do You Need?
According to the USDA, the recommended daily allowance of protein for the average adult is 50 grams* per day.
*This can vary based upon factors such as gender, height, weight, and activity level.
NOT Average!
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How Do Vegetarian Meals Compare to Meat Meals?
Meat lunch Chicken Rice Broccoli
Vegetarian lunch Tofu Spring rolls Black-eyed peas Almonds
Total Cost = $2.81Total Protein = 31g}
Total Cost = $3.09Total Protein = 34g}
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How Do Vegetarian Meals Compare to Meat Meals?
Meat dinner Salmon Carrots Potatoes
Vegetarian dinner Rotini w/sauce Peas Soy milk
Total Cost = $5.52Total Protein = 21g}
Total Cost = $1.67Total Protein = 21g}
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How Do Vegetarian Meals Compare to Meat Meals?
Meat Lunch
Vegetarian Lunch
Meat Dinner
Vegetarian Dinner
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The meat meals provide a total of 52 grams of protein at a cost of $8.33
The vegetarian meals provide a total of 55 grams of protein at a cost of $4.76
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What Did We Find Out?
A vegetarian meal can provide the daily recommended allowance of protein at a lower price than a meat meal
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Credits
Data Collection – Daymon, Soonah, Kevin
PowerPoint Presentation – Kevin Script – Daymon, Soonah, Kevin Ms. Kim’s Stunt Double - Daymon
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Cost ComparisonC
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