Quick Tips: Understanding the carbon footprint of your food

By Katelyn Marie Poyntz

​This week, we cover the infamous duel between meat and veggies!

In short, yes, a single steak has a higher carbon footprint than produce. In fact, a single six-oz steak is like eating 38 bananas or 22,000 lbs of carrots! 

However, you would only need to chow down on three oranges or a container of out-of-season strawberries to match a steak. So, if you eat a tonne of fruit and veggies out of season, it can still add up!

Check out the table below to see how some other proteins stack up against steak. 

Fish is a great alternative to beef, with a single serving coming in at half the carbon footprint of a single egg. But be aware that there are challenges with the sustainability of fish farming, so it’s important to educate yourself on that first.

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*This post is based on content originally posted on Wylderr.