A recent study conducted by the IFPE (Forschungsinstitut für pflanzenbasierte Ernährung) has found that vegan diets can be cheaper than omnivorous diets in Germany. Despite the common belief that vegan alternatives, such as plant-based yogurt, are more expensive than animal-based products, the study found that vegans can save up to 32% on their food costs compared to those who consume meat in bio-quality. The study analyzed the prices of ingredients for popular German dishes, including meat-based, fish-based, and sweet dishes, and compared the costs of conventional and organic foods.
The IFPE study also found that vegans can save up to 10% on their food costs when compared to omnivores who consume meat from conventional production. Additionally, vegans can save up to 16% on sweet dishes when compared to those made with conventionally produced ingredients. While fish-based dishes with animal-based ingredients from conventional production are still cheaper than their plant-based alternatives, the study found that comparable vegan options are already cheaper when the fish is from bio-production.
These findings are supported by a study conducted by scientists at the University of Oxford, which found that the cost of a healthy and sustainable plant-based diet in industrialized countries is 17 to 34% lower than that of a typical omnivorous diet. The IFPE study provides valuable insights into the affordability of vegan diets in Germany and challenges the common belief that vegan alternatives are always more expensive than animal-based products.
In conclusion, the IFPE study has shown that vegan diets can be cheaper than omnivorous diets in Germany, especially when it comes to meat-based dishes in bio-quality. The study provides valuable information for those considering a vegan diet and challenges the common belief that vegan alternatives are always more expensive than animal-based products.
