In the last few years, food scientists have worked extremely hard to create plant-based alternatives to real meat. This is a great option not only for vegans and vegetarians but also for people who are looking to reduce their meat consumption for several reasons. Today, we will explain the difference between Beyond Meat and real meat.
Table Summary
| Beyond Meat | Real meat |
| Plant-based | Animal source food |
| Source of iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, D, E, C, and A | Source of protein, vitamin B12, iron, zinc and riboflavin |
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Definitions
Meat is animal flesh eaten as food. It includes beef, goat, lamb, sheep, and pork. It is very high in dietary protein, iron, vitamin B12, B6, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, niacin, vitamin B6, choline, and riboflavin. Numerous forms of meat are also a good source of vitamin K. It is low in carbohydrates and does not contain any dietary fiber.
Beyond Meat, on the other hand, is a company that produces vegan alternatives to real meat. They make everything from burgers and meatballs to sausages using strictly plant-based ingredients. Beyond Meat is a good source of iron, vitamin B6, B12, D, E, C and A.
Beyond Meat VS Real meat
The main difference between real meat and Beyond Meat is that while meat is an animal product, Beyond Meat is plant-based. Beyond Meat is made to look and taste just like the real thing, and both are a great source of iron, protein, vitamin B12 and zinc.