A review of 141 studies (Nutrients, 2022): plant-based eaters had higher fibre, folate, vitamin C, E and magnesium intake and lower but adequate protein; vegans had the lowest B12, calcium and iodine intake.

Nutrients · 2022Open accessPMID 35010904

Key facts

Who was studied: Adults on plant-based (mainly vegetarian and vegan) diets vs meat-eaters; mostly Europe, South/East Asia and North America
Sample: 141 studies
Authors: Neufingerl N, Eilander A
Full text: PubMed Central (free)DOI 10.3390/nu14010029

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Study details

Limitations

Could not reliably estimate prevalence of inadequate intake (means compared with EAR).
Studies mostly from Western countries.

Funding: Brak zewnętrznego finansowania (autorki są pracownicami Unilever)

Conflict of interest: Obaj autorzy są pracownikami Unilever (producent m.in. żywności wzbogacanej i suplementów).