food system quantitative inquiry

FOOD SYSTEM QUANTITATIVE INQUIRY

Daymon AbbottSoonah KimKevin Mandich

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?

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

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!

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}

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}

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

What Did We Find Out?

A vegetarian meal can provide the daily recommended allowance of protein at a lower price than a meat meal

Credits

Data Collection – Daymon, Soonah, Kevin

PowerPoint Presentation – Kevin Script – Daymon, Soonah, Kevin Ms. Kim’s Stunt Double - Daymon

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