{"id":298003,"date":"2021-10-06T19:00:57","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T17:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?p=298003"},"modified":"2024-05-09T07:31:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T05:31:09","slug":"plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/","title":{"rendered":"Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#What_are_the_most_popular_plant-based_meat_alternatives\" title=\"What are the most popular plant-based meat alternatives?\">What are the most popular plant-based meat alternatives?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#The_six_most_popular_plant-based_meat_alternatives\" title=\"The six most popular plant-based meat alternatives\">The six most popular plant-based meat alternatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#1_Tofu\" title=\"1. Tofu\">1. Tofu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#2_Tempeh\" title=\"2. Tempeh\">2. Tempeh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#3_Seitan\" title=\"3. Seitan\">3. Seitan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#4_Jackfruit\" title=\"4. Jackfruit\">4. Jackfruit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#5_Soy_meat_dehydrated_soy_protein\" title=\"5. Soy meat (dehydrated soy protein)\">5. Soy meat (dehydrated soy protein)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#6_Vegetable_burgers_sausages_or_ham\" title=\"6. Vegetable burgers, sausages or ham\">6. Vegetable burgers, sausages or ham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_plant-based_meat_alternatives\" title=\"What are the pros and cons of plant-based meat alternatives?\">What are the pros and cons of plant-based meat alternatives?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#Will_we_cultivate_meat_in_the_future\" title=\"Will we cultivate meat in the future?\">Will we cultivate meat in the future?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#What_should_you_remember\" title=\"What should you remember?\">What should you remember?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Demand for plant-based alternatives for meat and dairy products is on the rise. Even the biggest meat lovers sometimes include a legume burger or tofu in their diet. <strong>What&#8217;s behind it?<\/strong> The vegan trend, the ethical issue, the ecological crisis, the growing supply of vegan food, as well as perhaps the popular Game Changers documentaries with provoking content. Let&#8217;s look together at the production, nutritional profile and use of the most popular meat alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_most_popular_plant-based_meat_alternatives\"><\/span>What are the most popular plant-based meat alternatives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Globally, there is a growing number of vegans and vegetarians, but also people who are specifically restricting their consumption of meat and dairy products. <strong>They are called flexitarians, and they<\/strong> <strong>only indulge in animal-based foods occasionally.<\/strong> The effort of flexitarians is to eat in harmony with nature, thus protecting the planet and its resources. They restrict meat and dairy products in their diet in order to reduce their carbon footprint. These individuals make up <strong>42%<\/strong> of shoppers, according to recent research. According to current estimates, this trend looks set to continue in the coming years. By 2035, plant-based alternatives could account for up to 11% of total sales of meat, fish and dairy products. This goes hand in hand with reduced meat consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[1-3]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_six_most_popular_plant-based_meat_alternatives\"><\/span>The six most popular plant-based meat alternatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant-based meat alternatives are most often made from legumes, mainly soya. It has a high protein content that our bodies can put to good use. However, some of these foods are low in protein, and it is necessary to supplement this important nutrient with another source. What is the nutritional profile of the most popular meat alternatives, and what can you cook with them?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Tofu\"><\/span>1. Tofu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tofu probably doesn&#8217;t need a lengthy introduction. It entered our diet from Asia, where its production and consumption has a long history. This is not new modern food. Tofu was used as a source of protein by Japanese monks some 1,000 years ago. <strong>According to<\/strong> <strong>some theories, it came about completely by accident.<\/strong> Others report that a Chinese chef was behind its invention, accidentally adding nigari seaweed to a soy drink, and it began to coagulate. This produced the white solid that we now know as tofu. A similar production process has been maintained to this day. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[4-5]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The soybeans are first rinsed and soaked in water for several hours to swell. They are then mixed until to reach a consistency resembling a smooth mash. This blend is then heated to 100 &#8211; 110\u00b0C, reducing the soy flavour. In some instances, up to twice the temperature using pressure cookers is used in tofu production process. Once heated, the blend is strained to get soy juice. A coagulant (nigari algae or calcium salt) is mixed in to ensure precipitation and a solid texture. Then comes the filtering and the forming into blocks you get in store. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[6]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the average nutritional values of 100g of tofu?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tofu contains all the essential amino acids and is considered one of the best sources of plant protein. It is also rich in <strong>antioxidants, isoflavonoids<\/strong>, thanks to its feedstock &#8211; soya. In the production process, it is enriched with calcium, which has a similar absorption in the body to that found in milk. The nutritional values of the resulting tofu are influenced by the selection of soya beans, which can have a relatively different nutrient values. Similarly, there is a difference between conventional and BIO production. The advantage of tofu in BIO quality is that it comes from the biologically purest and best quality soy.<span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> [7-8]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100g of average unflavoured tofu contains 125 kcal, 2.3g carbohydrates, 12g protein, 7.5g fat<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>100g of average <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-tofu-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">BIO tofu<\/a><\/span> contains 70 kcal, 0.9g carbohydrates, 7.2g protein and 4g fat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to cook with tofu?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to classic white tofu, there is also a smoked, herbal or marinated variety available on the market, as well as those with seaweed or vegetables. We can also find ultra-soft tofu or vice versa, firm tofu. <strong>Depending on what kind of tofu ends up in your basket, you can always figure out what to make with it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Soft white tofu<\/strong> is great for sweet creams, salty spreads or sauces. You can add it wherever you would add curd or yogurt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flavoured and firmer options<\/strong> are ideal for stir-fries with vegetables, <a aria-label=\"vegan curry  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-vegan-curry-with-tofu-chickpeas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">vegan curr<\/span>y <\/a>or <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-vegan-poke-bowl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">poke<\/a><\/span>. It can also be added to soups or salads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After mashing and seasoning with <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-turmeric-powder-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">turmeric<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/black-himalayan-salt-fine-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">black salt<\/a><\/span>, you can roast it in a pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The advantage is that the tofu does <strong>not need to be cooked<\/strong>. Then, if you need a quick meal, just cut it up and add it to the vegetables. And here you go, a quick and nutritionally balanced snack is on the table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.cz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1305943018-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"Tofu as a plant - based alternative to meat\" class=\"wp-image-297147\" style=\"width:843px;height:563px\" title=\"Tofu as a plant - based alternative to meat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1305943018-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1305943018-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1305943018-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1305943018-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Tempeh\"><\/span>2. Tempeh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tempeh is originally from Indonesia. It&#8217;s been used in this area for hundreds of years, but it didn&#8217;t enter our menu until the 20th century. It&#8217;s a kind of fermented version of tofu. Furthermore, it is made from soaked and boiled soya beans, to which a starter culture is added in the form of the mould of the genus Rhizopus oligosporus. It will grow across the soybeans over the course of several hours to days, bringing it together to form a hard, white consistency. Thanks to the fermentation process, tempeh acquires completely new nutritional properties and offers a different taste. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[9]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the average nutritional values of 100g of tempeh?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because tempeh is made from whole soybeans, it typically contains more fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals than tofu. <strong>For<\/strong> <strong>example, it boasts higher levels of calcium, iron and also B<\/strong> vitamins, which are <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-nutrients-vegans-lack-the-most-and-how-to-supplement-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"often absent from the diet of vegans and vegetarians (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">often absent from the diet of vegans and<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">vegetarians<\/span><\/a>. It is also a source of beneficial antioxidants in the form of isoflavonoids. Thanks to the fermentation process, it also contains healthy bacteria that can positively affect the gut microbiome and promote healthy digestion. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[10-12]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100 g of unflavoured tempeh on average contains 192 kcal, 20.3g of protein, 7.6g carbohydrates and 10.8g fat<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>100g of <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-tempeh-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"BIO tempeh  (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">BIO tempeh<\/span> <\/a>on average contains 179 kcal, 17.5g of protein, 12g carbohydrates and 8g fat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"style\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\" rel=\"preload\" as=\"script\">\n    <link data-no-optimize=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/css\/vue\/index.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n    <h2>\n        You might be interested in these products:    <\/h2>\n\n    <div data-app=\"recommended\" data-products=\"105073,105907,105964,115885\" ><\/div>\n\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/chunk-vendors.js\"><\/script>\n    <script data-no-optimize=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/wp-gymbeam-blog-theme\/js\/vue\/index.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to cook with tempeh?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it has only recently appeared in our diet, its popularity is growing even among sworn meat lovers. It has a typically more pronounced taste than tofu. <strong>At the shops, you can find it in different variants, which differ from each other in taste and<\/strong> <strong>also in composition<\/strong>. Tempeh can be non flavoured, marinated and also fried. You may even come across tempeh, which is made from lupin or green beans or other legumes. However, these have completely different nutritional values from normal soya tempeh. You can think of a number of great recipes to make from tempeh in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The easiest way is to slice tempeh and eat it on bread.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also tastes delicious marinated and crispy roasted in the oven, pan or on the contact grill.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also create a popular veggie burger or nutritious buddha bowl with it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.cz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1284912523-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Tempeh as a plant-based alternative to meat\" class=\"wp-image-297161\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Tempeh as a plant-based alternative to meat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1284912523-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1284912523-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1284912523-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1284912523-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Seitan\"><\/span>3. Seitan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seitan also originates in Asia, specifically China. Hundreds of years ago, Buddhist monks, who are often vegetarians, ate it instead of meat. In this, however, the similarity with tofu or tempeh ends. <strong>Seitan is made from wheat protein.<\/strong> It is made by mixing the flour with water and allowing it to rest for a while. The resulting dough is then immersed in clean water and rinsed until left with a spongy mass. At this stage, the flour has been rid of a large part of the carbohydrates and left with pure protein &#8211; gluten. Although the procedure is quite easy, it takes a lot of time and patience. If you don&#8217;t feel like it, you can buy a ready-made seitan or make it with an<span style=\"color: #ff6600\"> <a aria-label=\"instant blend (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-seitan-instant-amylon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">instant blend<\/a><\/span>. Simply mix it with water and your favourite spices, then cook it and the seitan is on the table within minutes. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[13-14]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the average nutritional values of 100g of seitan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we&#8217;ve said, seitan is pure wheat protein &#8211; gluten. Therefore, it is not suitable for celiacs and others who <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/is-gluten-free-weight-loss-diet-really-fast-and-sustainable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">avoid gluten<\/a><\/span>. Everyone else, though, can make a fine meal of it. Looking at the composition, it does not dazzle with high levels of vitamins or minerals, but it <strong>surprises with high levels of protein<\/strong>. When we take a closer look at the composition of seitan, we find that it lacks the amino acids such as lysine, methionine and threonine. They should be substances can be supplemented from other protein sources (tofu, tempeh) and cereals (rice, <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-quinoa-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">quinoa<\/a><\/span>) in a daily diet. You can, for example, prepare seitan with some wholegrain foods and nuts. Moreover, unflavoured seitan is distinguished by its low calorie, fat and carbohydrate content. This way, it is perfect for <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/a-30-day-challenge-to-help-you-lose-weight-permanently-and-eat-healthily\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">weight loss<\/a><\/span>.<span style=\"color: #ff6600\">&nbsp;[14-15]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100g of seitan contains 107 kcal on average, 17.9g protein, 9.5g carbohydrates and 0.8g fat<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>100g of <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-seitan-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">BIO seitan<\/a><\/span> contains 74 kcal on average, 13.1g protein, 5.2g carbohydrates and 0.4g fat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to cook with seitan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seitan, whether bought or prepared at home, looks like meat. <strong>You can safely add it wherever you would otherwise use a source of animal protein.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It tasted great marinated. Add some noodles and fry it in a pan with vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also prepare seitan steaks, skewers or just like pulled meat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also tastes delicious crisp roasted in the oven or on the grill.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is also commonly added to sandwiches, burgers or tortilla wraps.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.cz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-601145484-1124x750.jpg\" alt=\"Seitan as a plant - based alternative to meat\" class=\"wp-image-297175\" style=\"width:843px;height:563px\" title=\"Seitan as a plant - based alternative to meat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-601145484-1124x750.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-601145484-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-601145484-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-601145484-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Jackfruit\"><\/span>4. Jackfruit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jackfruit is a tropical fruit originating in India. If you haven&#8217;t met the jackfruit yet, you&#8217;re probably surprised that we&#8217;ve included it in the list of meat alternatives. It has earned its place because of unique qualities.<strong> It has a neutral taste, and after peeling and slicing, its consistency resembles pulled meat.<\/strong> This is the main benefit for all those who plan to reduce meat but do not want to give up its fibrous texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the average nutritional values of 100g of jackfruit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While Jackfruit resembles meat in appearance, these foods are very distant in terms of nutritional values. Fruit cannot be considered a source of protein. On the other hand, it <strong>contains fibre, vitamin A and <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\"C (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-c-1000-mg-gymbeam-20-tab.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">C<\/a><\/span>, potassium, <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/beta-carotene-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">beta-carotene<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/lutein-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">lutein<\/a><\/span> and other antioxidants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So in the case you add a jackfruit in a tortilla wrap instead of meat, you have accomplished the required intake of fruit. However, this kind of meal lacks protein and you&#8217;ll probably be <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/lutein-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">hungry<\/a><\/span> again soon. To solve this issue, add a bit more of sliced tempeh, tofu, seitan or legumes into your tortilla wrap. The second option is to increase the amount of protein in other meals during the day. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[16-17]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100g of jackfruit contains an average of 95 kcal, 1.7g protein, 23.2g carbohydrates and 0.6g fat<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering what foods are rich in protein, read our article<a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/20-foods-with-which-you-can-easily-add-protein-to-your-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" Twenty Foods With Which You Can Easily Add Protein To Your Diet. (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"> <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Twenty Foods With Which You Can Easily Add Protein To Your Diet.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to cook with jackfruit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jackfruit is a really big fruit that is quite hard to find in Europe. Some shops, however, sell it already peeled and sliced in cans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The jackfruit can then be broken&nbsp;into&nbsp;shreds and processed in a similar way as meat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The advantage is that it has a bland taste that is easily modified with a marinade and spices.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can add some spices and then roast in on a pan and use it for sandwiches, burgers, tortilla wraps, tacos or soups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.cz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1145044902-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"Jackfruit as a plant - based alternative to meat\" class=\"wp-image-297192\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"Jackfruit as a plant - based alternative to meat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1145044902-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1145044902-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1145044902-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1145044902-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Soy_meat_dehydrated_soy_protein\"><\/span>5. Soy meat (dehydrated soy protein)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Soy meat is also found under a more precise label &#8211; dehydrated textured soy protein.<strong> It is made from defatted soya flour, which<\/strong> <strong>contains minimal carbohydrates and a high proportion of<\/strong> <strong>both protein and fibre.<\/strong> It is processed into various forms such as noodles, cubes or slices. These are then stripped of water and therefore have a long lifespan. Moreover, soya meat is probably the first meat alternative most of us ever tasted. Archer Daniels Midland, an American food company, started selling it in the 1960s. From the US, soy meat quickly made its way to Europe, where vegans and vegetarians became particularly fond of it. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[18]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the average nutritional values of 100g of soy meat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the fact that it is made from soya flour, which has been stripped of fat and a large proportion of carbohydrates, soy meat has a high protein content. It is also rich in fibre and a range of minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[19]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100g of soy meat contains on average 327 kcal, 51.4g protein, 33.9g carbohydrates and 1.2g fat.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to cook with soy meat?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use 20 &#8211; 30 g of this product in a dry state per serving. When soy slices or noodles are cooked (in water or broth), it increases in volume and <strong>resemble meat.<\/strong> Soy meat doesn&#8217;t have a very strong taste, so it&#8217;s important to add some spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can roast soy meat with vegetables or mushrooms.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add it to salads or soups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare vegetable goulash from soy noodles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try soy meat balls or use it to make vegan Bolognese sauce.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.cz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1302138134-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"What to prepare with soy meat?\" class=\"wp-image-297210\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1302138134-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1302138134-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1302138134-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1302138134-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Vegetable_burgers_sausages_or_ham\"><\/span>6. Vegetable burgers, sausages or ham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the high demand for meat alternatives, food companies have begun to compete in the production of burgers, sausages and other plant-based variants of sausages. <strong>In their production they try to approximate as much as possible the appearance, taste and nutritional characteristics of meat.<\/strong> Some attempts are very successful, but they often have to pay a toll in the form of endless flavourings, colours and other additives. Creating a synthetic bloody steak that will also taste good is just not that easy to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What plant-based meat and fish options exist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>burgers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chicken strips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>minced meat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>roast duck or chicken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dried meat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sausages, bacon, ham, chorizo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tuna from a can<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fish steaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>smoked salmon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prawns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What ingredients are used for plant-based alternatives to meat, fish and sausages?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ingredient list of these products often includes soy, pea or other legume proteins, wheat gluten, maize starch, coconut oil and also guar gum, maltodextrin, vegetable extracts, spices, aromas and other additives. The whole list would be large enough for one article. <strong>These are such highly processed foods that should not appear very often in our diet.<\/strong> In some cases, these meat alternatives consist only of carbohydrates, oils, water, colours and seasonings. They&#8217;re also lacking in protein. Therefore, even when selecting some meat alternatives, take a look at the ingredients list and possibly include some other sources of protein. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[20-21]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Each of these products features completely different ingredients and nutritional values, so it is practically impossible to find average nutritional values per 100g.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also prepare a <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-vegan-chickpea-burger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">vegetable burger<\/a><\/span> at home, and you won&#8217;t need nearly as many ingredients and additives. For example, <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/pasta\/lentils\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">lentils<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-chickpeas-ready-to-eat-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">chickpeas<\/a><\/span>, beans or a quick alternative to burger meat, either roasted tempeh or seitan will serve well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in what other sources of plant proteins exist and how to include them in your diet, read our article <strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-sources-of-plant-proteins-and-why-include-them-in-your-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">What Sources Of Plant Protein Are Best and Why Include Them In Your Diet?<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.cz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1286864318-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"What is the composition of vegetable burgers?\" class=\"wp-image-297229\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"What is the composition of vegetable burgers?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1286864318-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1286864318-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1286864318-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1286864318-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_plant-based_meat_alternatives\"><\/span>What are the pros and cons of plant-based meat alternatives?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tofu, tempeh, seitan, and other meat alternatives will probably appear more and more frequently in our diets. What we eat affects not only our health, but also the environment. It is therefore important to consider the advantages and disadvantages that these foods can bring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of plant-based meat alternatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health benefits:<\/strong> Plant-based meat alternatives generally contain <strong>less cholesterol and saturated fats<\/strong> than meat. These are high-risk nutrients that health organizations recommend reducing because they can negatively affect our health. These products also typically contain more beneficial fibre and antioxidants. For these and other reasons, a diet based on plant-sources is associated with a lower risk of developing obesity, heart and blood vessel disease or diabetes. However, this always depends on the overall context of your diet and lifestyle. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[22]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environment:<\/strong> Growing, harvesting and producing foods of plant origin has a smaller environmental impact than meat and dairy production, according to a number of studies. This is mainly because cattle have to eat and drink, and the majority of maize or soybean production is used for their livelihood. According to some <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/news\/blog\/beans-versus-beef-try-climate-change-food-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">calculations<\/a><\/span>, daily consumption of 75g of beef for one year is equivalent to the amount of greenhouse gases produced by a car when it travels 11,000 kilometres. In contrast, 150g of beans each day per year is, according to the same calculation, the equivalent of the amount of greenhouse gases produced by the same car for only 150 km. Greenhouse gases are among the frequently downplayed factors associated with the acceleration of global warming. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[23-24]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower risk of bacterial infection:<\/strong> Tofu, tempeh or seitan can be added to food immediately after unwrapping. We can&#8217;t afford this with raw meat. Plant-based alternatives thus present us with a lower risk of contracting with bacteria such as E. coli or campylobacter, which are associated with poorly cooked meat. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[20]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More varied diet:<\/strong> Meat is a quality source of protein that a lot of people couldn&#8217;t imagine a day without. But some may eventually become less comfortable with its daily consumption and preparation. Plant-based alternatives can help to inspire your cooking imagination. Thanks to newly discovered recipes, you will enhance our diet and expand your list of favourite dishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.cz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1147252758-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"What are the benefits of a plant-based diet?\" class=\"wp-image-297243\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"What are the benefits of a plant-based diet?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1147252758-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1147252758-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1147252758-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1147252758-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages of plant-based meat alternatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower protein content and poorer absorption rate:<\/strong> Soy-based meat alternatives contain all the important amino acids and are well-used within the body. Unfortunately, this does not apply to all plant proteins. They often have less protein than meat and milk per 100g, and our bodies can&#8217;t use it as efficiently. Therefore, vegans and other individuals who only eat plant-based protein sources are commonly advised to increase their total protein intake. The use of <a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/plant-based-proteins\" class=\"ek-link\">plant proteins<\/a> can also support the simultaneous intake of <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/probioten-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">probiotics<\/a><\/span> that improve digestibility and absorption rate. The intake of plant-based <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-vegan-protein-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">protein<\/a><\/span> powder to increase protein in the diet may also be an effective solution.&nbsp; &nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[25-26]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower vitamin <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/vitamin-b12-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">B12<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/calcium-citrate-120-caps-now-foods.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">calcium<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/iron-120-caps-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">iron<\/a><\/span> content:<\/strong> These vitamins and minerals are often absent from a diet based only on plant sources. Even though they are often added to plant-based meat alternatives, they have lower usability in the body. Natural sources such as meat, eggs or dairy have the upper hand in this respect. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[28-29]<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High in additives and salt:<\/strong> Some brands add large quantities of colours, flavourings, salt and other substances to give plant-based meat alternatives a stronger flavour. To prepare fresh meat, it&#8217;s enough to add some spices and seasonings, cook it, and we&#8217;re done. But in the case of highly processed foods with a lot of additives, you risk not getting full and eating more calories overall because of being hungry. In this respect, it is preferable to select unflavoured versions of tofu or tempeh. These usually contain just two ingredients. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[28-29]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.cz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1270665559-1124x748.jpg\" alt=\"What are the disadvantages of a plant-based diet?\" class=\"wp-image-297257\" style=\"width:843px;height:561px\" title=\"What are the disadvantages of a plant-based diet?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1270665559-1124x748.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1270665559-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1270665559-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1270665559-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t play such a role for your body whether you have a slice of tofu or chicken for lunch. It always depends on the overall context. <strong>You need to think about what else you ate that day and what our current nutrition needs are relative to the goals.<\/strong> While some people might think a plant-based diet is a lot healthier than an animal based, the opposite is sometimes true. Even plant-based meat alternatives can contain large quantities of fats, salt and other substances. It is important to try to maintain variety in the diet, read labels, eat <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fruit-how-many-calories-and-what-vitamins-and-minerals-does-it-contain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">fruit<\/a><\/span>, vegetables, various sources of <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/high-quality-protein-how-to-find-out-which-source-of-protein-is-the-best-quality-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">protein<\/a><\/span> to get the necessary amount of all the amino acids and follow the other principles of a healthy diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn how to eat healthy, read our article <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/what-is-a-healthy-diet-and-how-to-learn-to-eat-healthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">What Is A Healthy Diet and How To Learn How To Eat Healthily?<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_we_cultivate_meat_in_the_future\"><\/span>Will we cultivate meat in the future?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Until a few years ago, the idea of a vegetable burger was like something out of the science fiction world. We aren&#8217;t surprised by vegan tuna or salmon these days. There is a growing awareness in the world of the environmental risks of industrially produced meat, more and more people prefer plant-based foods, and many of us include <strong>meat-free days or weekends.<\/strong> Demand for animal protein alternatives is soaring. One possible route is insect protein, which we can bring home now, perhaps in the form of <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/cricket-protein-sens.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">protein powder<\/a><\/span> or a <span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/serious-cricket-protein-bar-sens.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">bar<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Food companies are responding to this and looking for ways to produce the most plausible plant-based alternatives to meat. Scientists are going even further in this issue, devising new ways of manufacturing that we could not have imagined until recently. Meat cultivation in laboratories is also actual. This is done by taking a small amount of muscle, which then grows under laboratory conditions. This meat extraction process is still in the research phase, but it is quite possible that in a few years we will be eating a burger made from artificially grown meat. <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">[31-32]<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1124\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.cz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1316441515-1124x749.jpg\" alt=\"How does the cultivation of meat in laboratories take place?\" class=\"wp-image-297271\" style=\"width:843px;height:562px\" title=\"How does the cultivation of meat in laboratories take place?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1316441515-1124x749.jpg 1124w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1316441515-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1316441515-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/iStock-1316441515-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_remember\"><\/span>What should you remember?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plant-based alternatives to meat are a great addition to our diet and probably a way to conserve the environment. Some of them, like tofu, tempeh or seitan, <strong>even help to increase our protein<\/strong> <strong>intake effectively.<\/strong> Which, however, is not the case with jackfruit, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are trying to reduce meat in your diet, you also need to be careful about the specific ingredients of the chosen plant-based meat alternative. <strong>In some cases, low levels of protein, vitamin B12, calcium or iron should be noted<\/strong> and supplemented from other food sources or supplements. Some meat alternatives look promising on the surface, but the ingredients list might be hiding a lot of additives. Therefore, you should look out for these foods and preferably consume classic tofu or unflavoured tempeh, which you can prepare in your favourite way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have someone in your inner circle who is looking for ways to reduce meat and replace it healthily? If so, help them by sharing this article explaining the essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tPlant-based proteins\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"category-button\">\n\t<span class=\"label\">\n\t\tReady to Eat Food\t<\/span>\n\t<svg class=\"icon-cart\" focusable=\"false\">\n\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#icon-cart\"><\/use>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tofu, tempeh, seitan and other plant-based meat alternatives often replace animal protein in the diet. What ingredients are used in plant-based alternatives to meat, and what can you cook with them?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":129,"featured_media":297137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":14,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[6665,7349,6269,7523],"filter_section":[],"filter_attribute":[13046],"class_list":{"0":"post-298003","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness-tips","8":"tag-eating-plan","9":"tag-nutrition","10":"tag-protein-2","11":"tag-vegan-2","12":"filter_attribute-stravovanie","13":"h-entry","14":"hentry"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat? - GymBeam Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Popular meat alternatives have different nutritional composition. What does tofu, tempeh, seitan and others contain and how to use them in the kitchen?\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat? - GymBeam Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Popular meat alternatives have different nutritional composition. What does tofu, tempeh, seitan and others contain and how to use them in the kitchen?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"GymBeam Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-10-06T17:00:57+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-05-09T05:31:09+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-3.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"628\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"18 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/b8bb8ce0892d3a067f1d012218d2b95e\"},\"headline\":\"Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat?\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-10-06T17:00:57+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-05-09T05:31:09+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/\"},\"wordCount\":3691,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-3.png\",\"keywords\":[\"eating plan\",\"nutrition\",\"protein\",\"vegan\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Diet and healthy lifestyle\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/\",\"name\":\"Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat? - GymBeam Blog\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-3.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-10-06T17:00:57+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-05-09T05:31:09+00:00\",\"description\":\"Popular meat alternatives have different nutritional composition. What does tofu, tempeh, seitan and others contain and how to use them in the kitchen?\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-3.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-3.png\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":628,\"caption\":\"Rostlinn\u00e9 alternativy masa: Kter\u00e9 jsou nejlep\u0161\u00ed, kolik b\u00edlkovin obsahuj\u00ed a dok\u00e1\u017e\u00ed maso pln\u011b nahradit?\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"GymBeam Blog\",\"description\":\"Najnov\u0161ie inform\u00e1cie zo sveta fitness\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"GymBeam\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GymBeam-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GymBeam-logo.png\",\"width\":266,\"height\":75,\"caption\":\"GymBeam\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/b8bb8ce0892d3a067f1d012218d2b95e\",\"name\":\"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.ro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/portret-2016-marketa-tisk-001-1-scaled-e1641386435522-96x96.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.ro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/portret-2016-marketa-tisk-001-1-scaled-e1641386435522-96x96.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1\"},\"description\":\"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1 is a nutritional therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience and a certified fitness trainer. She earned a degree in Nutritional Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Physical Activities from Palack\u00fd University (one of the leading universities in Central Europe). She has experience working as a clinical nutritional therapist in a major university hospital, and from 2017, she worked as a writer for leading regional health and fitness platforms. At GymBeam, she currently holds the position of Product Development Specialist, focusing on the development of innovative products. She is also a sought-after media expert whose insights are regularly quoted by top national business and lifestyle media, including Vogue, Marianne, and iGlanc. She closely specialises in sports nutrition, strength training, and debunking dangerous fitness myths. She bases her articles and speaking appearances at Booster Academy events strictly on Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). She relies exclusively on scientific data from recognised institutions (ISSN, NSCA) and databases such as PubMed and Examine.com. She puts her professional knowledge of clinical nutrition, product development, and sport into practice daily through weightlifting, strength training, trail running, and cycling.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/author\/marketa-tesarova\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat? - GymBeam Blog","description":"Popular meat alternatives have different nutritional composition. What does tofu, tempeh, seitan and others contain and how to use them in the kitchen?","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/","og_type":"article","og_title":"Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat? - GymBeam Blog","og_description":"Popular meat alternatives have different nutritional composition. What does tofu, tempeh, seitan and others contain and how to use them in the kitchen?","og_url":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/","og_site_name":"GymBeam Blog","article_published_time":"2021-10-06T17:00:57+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-05-09T05:31:09+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":628,"url":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-3.png","type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1","Estimated reading time":"18 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/"},"author":{"name":"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1","@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/b8bb8ce0892d3a067f1d012218d2b95e"},"headline":"Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat?","datePublished":"2021-10-06T17:00:57+00:00","dateModified":"2024-05-09T05:31:09+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/"},"wordCount":3691,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-3.png","keywords":["eating plan","nutrition","protein","vegan"],"articleSection":["Diet and healthy lifestyle"],"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/","url":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/","name":"Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat? - GymBeam Blog","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-3.png","datePublished":"2021-10-06T17:00:57+00:00","dateModified":"2024-05-09T05:31:09+00:00","description":"Popular meat alternatives have different nutritional composition. What does tofu, tempeh, seitan and others contain and how to use them in the kitchen?","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-3.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-3.png","width":1200,"height":628,"caption":"Rostlinn\u00e9 alternativy masa: Kter\u00e9 jsou nejlep\u0161\u00ed, kolik b\u00edlkovin obsahuj\u00ed a dok\u00e1\u017e\u00ed maso pln\u011b nahradit?"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/plant-based-meat-alternatives-which-are-the-best-how-much-protein-do-they-contain-and-can-they-fully-replace-meat\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Plant-Based Meat Alternatives: Which Are the Best, How Much Protein Do They Contain, and Can They Fully Replace Meat?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/","name":"GymBeam Blog","description":"Najnov\u0161ie inform\u00e1cie zo sveta fitness","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"GymBeam","url":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GymBeam-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GymBeam-logo.png","width":266,"height":75,"caption":"GymBeam"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/b8bb8ce0892d3a067f1d012218d2b95e","name":"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/gymbeam.ro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/portret-2016-marketa-tisk-001-1-scaled-e1641386435522-96x96.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/gymbeam.ro\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/portret-2016-marketa-tisk-001-1-scaled-e1641386435522-96x96.jpg","caption":"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1"},"description":"Mark\u00e9ta Tesa\u0159ov\u00e1 is a nutritional therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience and a certified fitness trainer. She earned a degree in Nutritional Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Physical Activities from Palack\u00fd University (one of the leading universities in Central Europe). She has experience working as a clinical nutritional therapist in a major university hospital, and from 2017, she worked as a writer for leading regional health and fitness platforms. At GymBeam, she currently holds the position of Product Development Specialist, focusing on the development of innovative products. She is also a sought-after media expert whose insights are regularly quoted by top national business and lifestyle media, including Vogue, Marianne, and iGlanc. She closely specialises in sports nutrition, strength training, and debunking dangerous fitness myths. She bases her articles and speaking appearances at Booster Academy events strictly on Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). She relies exclusively on scientific data from recognised institutions (ISSN, NSCA) and databases such as PubMed and Examine.com. She puts her professional knowledge of clinical nutrition, product development, and sport into practice daily through weightlifting, strength training, trail running, and cycling.","url":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/author\/marketa-tesarova\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/298003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/129"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=298003"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/298003\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":567000,"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/298003\/revisions\/567000"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/297137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=298003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=298003"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=298003"},{"taxonomy":"filter_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/filter_section?post=298003"},{"taxonomy":"filter_attribute","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/filter_attribute?post=298003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}