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SWITCH – Project number: 101060483
Call: HORIZON-CL6-2021-FARM2FORK-01-15:
Transition to sustainable and healthy dietary behaviour
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Food indexMeatRed Meat
Beef

Beef

Red meat is a good source of protein and iron, although its environmental impact is very high. Consumption is also linked to a higher risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Data

Environmental score

For producing 1kg

Water Footprint

Water Footprint

14040 liters water/kg

Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint

24.1 kg CO2e/kg

Nutritional information

For 100g

  • Proteins (g)21.3
  • Fat (g)6.1
  • Saturated Fat (g)2.4
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g)2.3
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g)1.4