The nutritional profile of plant-based meat analogues available for sale in Australia.
Hannah MelvilleMaria ShahidAllison GainesBriar L McKenzieRoberta AlessandriniKathy TrieuJason H Y WuEmalie RosewarneDaisy H CoylePublished in: Nutrition & dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia (2023)
Meat analogues generally had a higher health star rating compared with meat equivalents, however, the nutrient content varied. Most meat analogues were also ultra-processed and few are fortified with key micronutrients found in meat. More research is needed to understand the health impact of these foods.