Data assumptions and sources

Serving sizes are based on recommendations from the American Heart Association and Canada Food Guide (2022).

Carbon impact estimates are based on the following:

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaq0216

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03889-2#Sec1

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11367-009-0091-7

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652616317267#tbl2

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652616302372

https://assets.ctfassets.net/hhv516v5f7sj/4exF7Ex74UoYku640WSF3t/cc213b148ee80fa2d8062e430012ec56/Impossible_foods_comparative_LCA.pdf

https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2019/07/08/The-environmental-footprint-of-biscuits-cookies-and-crackers

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-46459714

https://theconversation.com/coffee-heres-the-carbon-cost-of-your-daily-cup-and-how-to-make-it-climate-friendly-152629

Data does not account for preparation method or primary source of energy in preparation.

Data does not include added condiments, sauces, butter, etc. that may be added to food, with the exception of salads which have added oil.

Assumes vegan soup bases for vegetable soups.

Assumes plant-based burger is a meat alternative such as Impossible Burger.