Plant-based meat sold in Australian supermarkets healthier than real meat but may lack key nutrients

Researchers comparing nutritional value of meat found many plant products may not be fortified with iron, vitamin B12 and zinc

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Plant-based meat alternatives in Australian supermarkets are generally healthier than meat products but may lack important nutrients found in real meat, new research suggests.

An analysis of 790 meat and plant-based products found in major Australian retailers has found that plant-based alternatives had a “healthier nutritional profile” overall, but some were higher in sugar.

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