Total Rating
2.9
out of 10
6.6
out of 10
Metabolic Health ⓘ
3
Limited nutrient density and potential for metabolic stress due to restrictive caloric intake and imbalanced macronutrient profile.
7
Generally improves lipid profiles and reduces inflammation but may vary in blood glucose stability and metabolic flexibility depending on food quality and individual factors.
Micronutrients ⓘ
2
Fruitarian diet lacks essential micronutrients like B12, D, iodine, and zinc without supplementation, leading to chronic deficiencies.
5
Lacks essential micronutrients like B12, D, and iodine without fortification or supplementation.
Nutrient Density ⓘ
5
Provides moderate nutrient density per calorie but lacks phytonutrient diversity and essential nutrients like protein and fat.
7
Offers moderate nutrient density with diverse phytonutrients but faces bioavailability challenges and risks nutrient gaps without careful planning.
Overall Health ⓘ
3
Severe nutrient deficiencies and long-term health risks outweigh potential benefits due to lack of protein, fats, and essential micronutrients.
7
Offers substantial disease prevention benefits but requires careful planning to avoid nutrient deficiencies.
Sustainability ⓘ
2
Severely restrictive, nutrient-deficient, and impractical for long-term adherence due to limited food variety, accessibility, and social feasibility.
7
Offers moderate sustainability due to flexibility and accessibility but may face challenges with strict adherence and long-term psychological tolerance.
Lifestyle Fit ⓘ
3
Severely limits social engagement, travel flexibility, and daily routine integration due to restrictive food choices and logistical challenges.
6
Moderate social adaptability but requires careful planning for travel and spontaneity.
Practicality ⓘ
2
Requires extreme cost, limited food variety, and impractical meal planning for long-term adherence.
7
Offers reasonable affordability and accessibility but requires moderate meal planning and preparation effort.
Appetite Control ⓘ
3
Severely limited protein and fat intake likely increases hunger and cravings while high sugar content destabilizes appetite regulation.
7
Provides moderate satiety through fiber and protein but risks hunger if not balanced with complex carbs and adequate protein.
Fat Quality ⓘ
3
Severely lacks essential long-chain omega-3s and high-quality unsaturated fats, risking cardiovascular and neurological deficiencies.
7
Provides adequate unsaturated fats but lacks sufficient EPA/DHA from animal sources, limiting cardiovascular and cognitive benefits.
Fiber Intake ⓘ
6
Provides adequate fiber quantity but lacks diversity and may cause digestive challenges.
8
Provides adequate fiber quantity and diversity but may lack optimal nutrient density and practical tolerance in some cases.
Gut Health ⓘ
4
Limited fiber diversity and exclusion of prebiotic/fermented foods hinder microbiome diversity and digestive balance.
7
Enhances gut microbiome diversity through fiber and plant variety but may lack fermented foods and risk digestive discomfort without careful planning.
Hormonal Support ⓘ
3
Severely restricts essential fats, proteins, and micronutrients critical for hormone synthesis and regulation.
6
Provides adequate fiber and protein for satiety but risks deficiencies in B12, iodine, and zinc if not fortified, impacting sex and thyroid hormones.
Macro Balance ⓘ
2
Severely deficient in protein and fat, leading to critical nutrient gaps and metabolic dysfunction.
7
Provides adequate protein and fiber but may lack fat variety and require careful planning for optimal macro balance.
Protein Quality ⓘ
1
Severely deficient in essential amino acids, digestible protein, and overall sufficiency for recovery and satiety.
6
Provides adequate protein with careful planning but faces challenges in amino acid completeness and digestibility compared to animal sources.
Taste ⓘ
3
Limited flavor variety and potential monotony reduce long-term enjoyment and adherence.
7
Offers substantial flavor variety and adaptability but requires careful planning to avoid monotony and ensure palatability.
Body Composition ⓘ
2
Severe protein deficiency and muscle loss risk compromise fat-to-muscle ratio.
6
Vegetarian diets can support moderate fat loss and lean mass preservation if well-planned, but risk muscle loss and energy deficits if protein or calorie intake is insufficient.
Energy Balance ⓘ
3
Limited calorie control and satiety due to low protein/fat, restricted flexibility, and potential under-eating.
6
Provides moderate satiety and flexibility but requires careful planning to avoid hidden calories and maintain consistent energy intake.
Lean Mass ⓘ
2
Severely limits protein and essential amino acids, risking significant muscle loss during caloric restriction.
6
Vegetarian diets can support lean mass with adequate protein and energy, but risk muscle loss if not meticulously planned due to lower protein quality and potential energy deficits.
Athletic Support ⓘ
2
Severely limits caloric and protein intake, risking energy deficits and impaired recovery.
6
Provides adequate macronutrients and micronutrients when well-planned but risks deficiencies in iron, B12, and vitamin D without supplementation, potentially hindering performance 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.
7
Provides moderate weight loss potential through calorie deficit and satiety but lacks robust long-term evidence for sustained fat loss compared to other diets.
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