Total Rating
2.9
out of 10
4.0
out of 10
Metabolic Health ⓘ
3
Limited nutrient density and potential for metabolic stress due to restrictive caloric intake and imbalanced macronutrient profile.
5
Limited evidence supports its impact on metabolic markers, with potential risks in lipid profiles and inflammation.
Micronutrients ⓘ
2
Fruitarian diet lacks essential micronutrients like B12, D, iodine, and zinc without supplementation, leading to chronic deficiencies.
3
Lacks vitamin C and other essential micronutrients, leading to significant deficiencies.
Nutrient Density ⓘ
5
Provides moderate nutrient density per calorie but lacks phytonutrient diversity and essential nutrients like protein and fat.
4
Limited phytonutrient diversity and lack of fiber compromise nutrient density despite high bioavailability of certain nutrients.
Overall Health ⓘ
3
Severe nutrient deficiencies and long-term health risks outweigh potential benefits due to lack of protein, fats, and essential micronutrients.
3
Severe nutrient deficiencies and potential chronic disease risks outweigh potential short-term metabolic benefits.
Sustainability ⓘ
2
Severely restrictive, nutrient-deficient, and impractical for long-term adherence due to limited food variety, accessibility, and social feasibility.
3
Requires extreme dietary restriction, lacks flexibility, and poses challenges for long-term adherence and social integration.
Lifestyle Fit ⓘ
3
Severely limits social engagement, travel flexibility, and daily routine integration due to restrictive food choices and logistical challenges.
3
Severely limits social engagement, travel flexibility, and adaptability to personal or cultural preferences.
Practicality ⓘ
2
Requires extreme cost, limited food variety, and impractical meal planning for long-term adherence.
6
Requires significant financial and logistical effort due to cost, limited food variety, and preparation simplicity.
Appetite Control ⓘ
3
Severely limited protein and fat intake likely increases hunger and cravings while high sugar content destabilizes appetite regulation.
6
High protein and fat content enhance satiety but lack fiber and may trigger cravings, limiting long-term appetite control.
Fat Quality ⓘ
3
Severely lacks essential long-chain omega-3s and high-quality unsaturated fats, risking cardiovascular and neurological deficiencies.
5
Provides some omega-3s from animal sources but lacks unsaturated fats and may elevate saturated fat intake.
Fiber Intake ⓘ
6
Provides adequate fiber quantity but lacks diversity and may cause digestive challenges.
1
Provides no dietary fiber, severely compromising gut health and metabolic function.
Gut Health ⓘ
4
Limited fiber diversity and exclusion of prebiotic/fermented foods hinder microbiome diversity and digestive balance.
1
Severely lacks dietary fiber, prebiotics, and fermented foods, which are essential for gut microbiome diversity and digestive health.
Hormonal Support ⓘ
3
Severely restricts essential fats, proteins, and micronutrients critical for hormone synthesis and regulation.
5
Provides adequate protein and fat for satiety but lacks critical micronutrients impacting hormone synthesis and regulation.
Macro Balance ⓘ
2
Severely deficient in protein and fat, leading to critical nutrient gaps and metabolic dysfunction.
4
Severely restricts carbohydrates and limits macro adaptability, risking metabolic and nutritional imbalances.
Protein Quality ⓘ
1
Severely deficient in essential amino acids, digestible protein, and overall sufficiency for recovery and satiety.
9
Provides high-quality, complete animal proteins with optimal amino acid profiles, digestibility, and sufficient quantity for muscle recovery and satiety.
Taste ⓘ
3
Limited flavor variety and potential monotony reduce long-term enjoyment and adherence.
5
Limited variety and potential monotony may reduce long-term enjoyment despite flavorful meat-based meals.
Body Composition ⓘ
2
Severe protein deficiency and muscle loss risk compromise fat-to-muscle ratio.
6
Promotes fat loss with adequate protein but lacks robust evidence for long-term lean mass preservation and may compromise training performance due to potential nutrient gaps.
Energy Balance ⓘ
3
Limited calorie control and satiety due to low protein/fat, restricted flexibility, and potential under-eating.
5
Limited structure for calorie control and flexibility across goals, but high satiety may aid short-term adherence.
Lean Mass ⓘ
2
Severely limits protein and essential amino acids, risking significant muscle loss during caloric restriction.
6
Provides adequate protein but lacks robust evidence for lean mass preservation during caloric restriction.
Athletic Support ⓘ
2
Severely limits caloric and protein intake, risking energy deficits and impaired recovery.
5
Provides adequate protein and fats but severely limits carbohydrates, which are critical for most athletes' energy and recovery.
Weight Loss ⓘ
3
Limited calorie deficit potential, risks of nutrient deficiencies and muscle loss, and poor long-term sustainability hinder effective fat loss.
6
May induce short-term weight loss but lacks robust evidence for sustained fat loss and long-term sustainability.
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