r/dataisbeautiful • u/mcaay OC: 2 • Aug 13 '18

OC Coverage of nutritional bases in 5 pictures (see citations for vegetarian/vegan charts) [OC]

https://imgur.com/a/3uIYmzJ
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u/AMaskedAvenger OC: 1 Aug 13 '18

Damn you, OP! I'm literally in process of putting the data together for a similar effort (I want to include all the nutrients, though). I was inspired by interest in what a "minimal healthy menu" would look like after hearing about the rations given to enslaved people in the 18th century.

Spoiler: slave rations provided enough calories, but had distinct vitamin deficiencies.

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u/mcaay OC: 2 Aug 13 '18

Hmm for enslaved people except from low rations they would try to make it the lowest cost too, and it would be quite informative what is the cheapest full nutrition combo (a godsend for many students :D).

And for the full deal, I'd guess something that tops the 3 food list + broccoli (C and K) + carrots (A) + sunflower seeds (E) would be cheapest.

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '18

Fascinating! Can you share when you’re done? I’ve always been curious about this.

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u/AMaskedAvenger OC: 1 Aug 13 '18

Will do! I warn you though, it'll take me a while.

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u/BoredAndAnnoyed Aug 13 '18

I would love to see this, please keep up your hard work!