Is It More Efficient to Eat Plants or Animals? An Ecological and Nutritional Comparison
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4 min read
The "10% rule" of energy transfer explains that only a fraction of energy moves up each trophic level in a food chain. So, when considering resource utilization and environmental impact, is it more efficient to eat plants or animals? For planetary health, the data overwhelmingly shows a plant-based diet is more efficient, but nutritional considerations require a nuanced look.
