31 Mar 2021 --- With plant-based meat alternatives accelerating to the mainstream, their nutritional value is coming under scrutiny. As several industry players have launched NPD that boasts less fat, less salt, fewer calories and added fiber, experts weigh in on how nutritious some of these alternatives are. “Not every plant-based burger is healthy. However, when compared to their meat competitors, they can be lower in calories and saturated fat and contain more fiber – all of which can be beneficial for heart health,” a spokesperson of The Vegan Society tells NutritionInsight.
