| A complete and easily absorbed source of protein | All 9 essential amino acids and efficient protein absorption | Proteins are not so easily absorbed, and often with added hormones |
| High vitamin content | Abundant in vitamins (A, C, B12), no need to take supplements | The amount of vitamins depends on the type of meat, often supplements are still needed |
| Minerals (iron, zinc, calcium) abundance | High amount of minerals (iron, zinc, calcium) | There is iron and zinc, but calcium is lacking |
| Ideal for keto diet | Contains low carbohydrates, high protein, no additives | Suitable, but often comes with added preservatives or even sugar, so you need to check carefully |
| Sustainability | Low ecological footprint (10x fewer resources than traditional animal farming; less water, food and land) | High ecological footprint (high resources and greenhouse gases) |
| Ease of preparation | Easily used as protein powder or crunchy snack | Requires longer cooking (baking, boiling) |
| Competitive price | Affordable price, especially considering the high nutritional value | Often larger, especially high-quality meat |
| Safe to consume | Heat-treated, bacteria-free products | There is a significant risk of bacteria if improperly prepared or stored |