Total Rating
4.7
out of 10
2.9
out of 10
Metabolic Health ⓘ
5
May improve some metabolic markers but risks nutrient deficiencies and inconsistent evidence for long-term metabolic benefits.
3
Limited nutrient density and potential for metabolic stress due to restrictive caloric intake and imbalanced macronutrient profile.
Micronutrients ⓘ
3
Lacks essential micronutrients like B12, D, and iodine without supplementation, leading to chronic deficiency risks.
2
Fruitarian diet lacks essential micronutrients like B12, D, iodine, and zinc without supplementation, leading to chronic deficiencies.
Nutrient Density ⓘ
7
Provides high nutrient density per calorie from diverse plant foods but faces bioavailability challenges and anti-nutrient limitations.
5
Provides moderate nutrient density per calorie but lacks phytonutrient diversity and essential nutrients like protein and fat.
Overall Health ⓘ
5
Significantly increases risk of nutrient deficiencies and long-term sustainability challenges.
3
Severe nutrient deficiencies and long-term health risks outweigh potential benefits due to lack of protein, fats, and essential micronutrients.
Sustainability ⓘ
4
Requires significant time, planning, and resource access, limiting long-term practicality and adaptability.
2
Severely restrictive, nutrient-deficient, and impractical for long-term adherence due to limited food variety, accessibility, and social feasibility.
Lifestyle Fit ⓘ
4
Limited social flexibility and travel adaptability hinder practical integration into diverse daily routines.
3
Severely limits social engagement, travel flexibility, and daily routine integration due to restrictive food choices and logistical challenges.
Practicality ⓘ
4
Requires significant financial, logistical, and time investment for consistent adherence.
2
Requires extreme cost, limited food variety, and impractical meal planning for long-term adherence.
Appetite Control ⓘ
5
Limited protein and glycemic stability may hinder satiety, but high fiber and low energy density can partially support appetite regulation.
3
Severely limited protein and fat intake likely increases hunger and cravings while high sugar content destabilizes appetite regulation.
Fat Quality ⓘ
5
Limited omega-3 sources and potential omega-6 imbalance hinder cardiovascular and inflammatory benefits.
3
Severely lacks essential long-chain omega-3s and high-quality unsaturated fats, risking cardiovascular and neurological deficiencies.
Fiber Intake ⓘ
7
Provides adequate fiber quantity and diversity but may lack balance in fermentable fibers and practical tolerance for some individuals.
6
Provides adequate fiber quantity but lacks diversity and may cause digestive challenges.
Gut Health ⓘ
6
Provides moderate fiber diversity but lacks fermented foods and may cause digestive discomfort in some individuals.
4
Limited fiber diversity and exclusion of prebiotic/fermented foods hinder microbiome diversity and digestive balance.
Hormonal Support ⓘ
5
Limited support for hormone regulation due to potential deficiencies in fat, micronutrients, and risk of calorie restriction elevating cortisol.
3
Severely restricts essential fats, proteins, and micronutrients critical for hormone synthesis and regulation.
Macro Balance ⓘ
3
Severely restricts protein and fat while prioritizing raw plant-based carbs, risking nutrient deficiencies and poor adaptability.
2
Severely deficient in protein and fat, leading to critical nutrient gaps and metabolic dysfunction.
Protein Quality ⓘ
3
Relies on incomplete, low-digestibility plant proteins with insufficient essential amino acids and poor leucine content for muscle synthesis.
1
Severely deficient in essential amino acids, digestible protein, and overall sufficiency for recovery and satiety.
Taste ⓘ
5
Limited by blandness and monotony, though creativity can enhance flavor diversity.
3
Limited flavor variety and potential monotony reduce long-term enjoyment and adherence.
Body Composition ⓘ
5
Limited protein adequacy and risk of lean mass loss hinder fat-to-muscle ratio improvement.
2
Severe protein deficiency and muscle loss risk compromise fat-to-muscle ratio.
Energy Balance ⓘ
4
Limited calorie control due to low energy density and lack of structured portion guidance, risking under-eating or inconsistent intake.
3
Limited calorie control and satiety due to low protein/fat, restricted flexibility, and potential under-eating.
Lean Mass ⓘ
4
Limited protein quality and energy density may hinder muscle preservation during caloric restriction.
2
Severely limits protein and essential amino acids, risking significant muscle loss during caloric restriction.
Athletic Support ⓘ
4
Limited macronutrient adequacy and micronutrient coverage may hinder performance and recovery.
2
Severely limits caloric and protein intake, risking energy deficits and impaired recovery.
Weight Loss ⓘ
5
May induce short-term weight loss but lacks robust evidence for sustained fat loss and faces sustainability challenges.
3
Limited calorie deficit potential, risks of nutrient deficiencies and muscle loss, and poor long-term sustainability hinder effective fat loss.
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