Total Rating
6.6
out of 10
6.3
out of 10
Metabolic Health ⓘ
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.
7
Generally supports metabolic health through improved lipid profiles and inflammation reduction but may vary based on diet quality and individual factors.
Micronutrients ⓘ
5
Lacks essential micronutrients like B12, D, and iodine without fortification or supplementation.
4
Lacks critical micronutrients like B12 and vitamin D without supplementation.
Nutrient Density ⓘ
7
Offers moderate nutrient density with diverse phytonutrients but faces bioavailability challenges and risks nutrient gaps without careful planning.
7
Offers moderate nutrient density with diverse phytonutrients but may lack bioavailability optimization and risk calorie-dense processed foods.
Overall Health ⓘ
7
Offers substantial disease prevention benefits but requires careful planning to avoid nutrient deficiencies.
7
Offers significant disease prevention benefits but requires careful planning to avoid nutrient deficiencies.
Sustainability ⓘ
7
Offers moderate sustainability due to flexibility and accessibility but may face challenges with strict adherence and long-term psychological tolerance.
7
Offers moderate sustainability due to flexibility in food choices but may face challenges with strict adherence, planning, and social integration.
Lifestyle Fit ⓘ
6
Moderate social adaptability but requires careful planning for travel and spontaneity.
6
Offers moderate flexibility but faces challenges in social settings, travel, and long-term adherence due to strictness and planning demands.
Practicality ⓘ
7
Offers reasonable affordability and accessibility but requires moderate meal planning and preparation effort.
5
Requires significant planning, cost, and effort to maintain without compromising nutritional adequacy.
Appetite Control ⓘ
7
Provides moderate satiety through fiber and protein but risks hunger if not balanced with complex carbs and adequate protein.
7
Offers moderate satiety through fiber and plant protein but risks hunger if not balanced with adequate protein and healthy fats.
Fat Quality ⓘ
7
Provides adequate unsaturated fats but lacks sufficient EPA/DHA from animal sources, limiting cardiovascular and cognitive benefits.
6
Provides adequate unsaturated fats but lacks long-chain omega-3s and may have imbalanced omega-6 intake.
Fiber Intake ⓘ
8
Provides adequate fiber quantity and diversity but may lack optimal nutrient density and practical tolerance in some cases.
7
Provides adequate fiber quantity and diversity but may lack balance if relying on processed plant foods or insufficient variety.
Gut Health ⓘ
7
Enhances gut microbiome diversity through fiber and plant variety but may lack fermented foods and risk digestive discomfort without careful planning.
7
Promotes gut microbiome diversity and fiber intake but may lack fermented foods and require careful planning to avoid digestive discomfort.
Hormonal Support ⓘ
6
Provides adequate fiber and protein for satiety but risks deficiencies in B12, iodine, and zinc if not fortified, impacting sex and thyroid hormones.
6
Provides moderate hormonal support but risks deficiencies in B12, iodine, and zinc if not carefully balanced.
Macro Balance ⓘ
7
Provides adequate protein and fiber but may lack fat variety and require careful planning for optimal macro balance.
6
Provides adequate protein and fiber but may struggle with fat quality and adaptability for diverse goals.
Protein Quality ⓘ
6
Provides adequate protein with careful planning but faces challenges in amino acid completeness and digestibility compared to animal sources.
6
Provides adequate protein with careful planning but faces challenges in amino acid completeness and digestibility compared to animal sources.
Taste ⓘ
7
Offers substantial flavor variety and adaptability but requires careful planning to avoid monotony and ensure palatability.
6
Offers moderate flavor variety but risks monotony without intentional seasoning and culinary creativity.
Body Composition ⓘ
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.
6
Can improve fat loss with adequate protein but risks muscle loss if not carefully managed.
Energy Balance ⓘ
6
Provides moderate satiety and flexibility but requires careful planning to avoid hidden calories and maintain consistent energy intake.
6
Offers moderate satiety through fiber but lacks consistent structure for precise calorie control and flexibility for surplus/deficit adjustments without tracking.
Lean Mass ⓘ
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.
6
Can preserve lean mass with adequate protein and energy intake but risks deficiency if not meticulously planned.
Athletic Support ⓘ
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.
7
Supports athletic performance with adequate protein and carbs but requires careful planning to avoid micronutrient deficiencies.
Weight 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.
7
Effectively supports calorie deficit and fat loss when well-structured but risks sustainability issues and weight regain if not balanced with flexibility.
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