24/08/2018
Read the entire article, not just the picture!
You all have seen this image claiming that broccoli has more protein than meat. On that image they claim that in 100kcal of broccoli there is 10g of protein, while in 100kcal of meat there are 9g of protein and 7g of fat. This is a perfect example of a misinterpretation of data.
While it is true that 100kcal of broccoli/meat contain those amounts, what they don’t tell you is that in order to get 100kcal of broccoli (or 10g of protein from broccoli) you need to eat 300g of it (that means a whole broccoli crown!), and in order to consume 100kcal of meat (to get the same amount of protein), you need to eat 30g of it (which is only a third of a steak!).
So, when we are looking at macro-nutrients, we do not look at percentage out of total calories, but at percentage out of the mass of the product. If you are vegans, vegetarians, or you just do not like meat, it is important to keep in mind that if you replace 1 steak with 2-3 whole broccolis, you are still not going to get enough essential amino acids and B12. So make sure you get these nutrients from a different source.
The bottom line is not that broccoli is bad, but rather the contrary. it is a fantastic vegetable and a great source of carbs, fiber, minerals and vitamins, but we cannot compare animal protein to vegetables, as each contains nutrients that the other does not. So just like you cannot compare oranges and apples, you cannot compare broccoli and meat, as they are both essential, and are corner stones in a healthy diet.
When we create a tailored-made meal plan for our clients, we make sure to base it on their personal preferences but we always make sure that these preferences do not lack certain elements of a healthy diet, or some key nutrients. The end goals is to have a healthy diet that is also enjoyable and sustainable.