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Food System Quantitative InQuiry

This study explores how much money one can save by adopting a vegetarian diet while still meeting the recommended daily protein intake of 50 grams for adults. It compares the protein content and costs of typical vegetarian meals to those that include meat. Results indicate that vegetarian meals can provide the daily protein requirement at a significantly lower cost, showcasing various plant-based protein sources like tofu, spring rolls, and black-eyed peas. Discover how dietary choices impact both finances and nutrition.

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Food System Quantitative InQuiry

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  1. Daymon Abbott Soonah Kim Kevin Mandich Food System Quantitative InQuiry

  2. How much money can one save by eating a vegetarian diet while still acquiring the recommended daily allowance of protein? Dietary Choices Have Cost and Nutritional Concerns ?

  3. 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?

  4. 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 Many Vegetarian Options Also Contain Protein

  5. 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. How Much Protein Do You Need? NOT Average!

  6. Meat lunch • Chicken • Rice • Broccoli Vegetarian lunch • Tofu • Spring rolls • Black-eyed peas • Almonds How Do Vegetarian Meals Compare to Meat Meals? } Total Cost = $2.81 Total Protein = 31g } Total Cost = $3.09 Total Protein = 34g

  7. Meat dinner • Salmon • Carrots • Potatoes Vegetarian dinner • Rotini w/sauce • Peas • Soy milk How Do Vegetarian Meals Compare to Meat Meals? } Total Cost = $5.52 Total Protein = 21g } Total Cost = $1.67 Total Protein = 21g

  8. 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 How Do Vegetarian Meals Compare to Meat Meals?

  9. A vegetarian meal can provide the daily recommended allowance of protein at a lower price than a meat meal What Did We Find Out?

  10. Data Collection – Daymon, Soonah, Kevin • PowerPoint Presentation – Kevin • Script – Daymon, Soonah, Kevin • Ms. Kim’s Stunt Double - Daymon Credits

  11. Back-up

  12. Protein Content Comparison

  13. Cost Comparison

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