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Ranking is based on calorie & protein yields. {{p2|(see why)| | Ranking is based on calorie & protein yields. {{p2|(see why)| | ||
'''Why is ranking ''only'' based on protein and calories?''' | '''Why is ranking ''only'' based on protein and calories?''' | ||
<br />It's true that humans need a lot more than just protein and calories. We also need vitamins, minerals, fiber, and omegas (3 and 6). '''But''' in a world where farm land is scarce (which ''is'' today's world, in the sense that both [[hunger]] and [[deforestation]] are happening), protein and calories are of greatest concern. | <br />It's true that humans need a lot more than just protein and calories. We also need vitamins, minerals, fiber, and omegas (3 and 6). '''But''' in a world where farm land is scarce (which ''is'' today's world, in the sense that both [[hunger]] and [[deforestation]] are happening), protein and calories are of greatest concern. Here's why: | ||
<br />- Nearly every crop in its natural form contains ''some'' vitamins and minerals. | <br />- Nearly every crop in its natural form contains ''some'' vitamins and minerals. | ||
<br />& | <br /> - Worst-case, if there are any missing nutrients, they can be supplemented/fortified with almost zero land footprint. | ||
<br />& | <br /> - The [[crop choices|generated scenario]] is actually more nutritionally complete than the status quo, in terms of vitamins/minerals, despite being based on optimizing just calories & protein. See the nutrition calculator links on the main [[crop choices]] page. | ||
<br />- There is almost always an overabundance of fibre in crops. There are [[biomass waste|parts of plants]] we don't eat ''because'' they are so fiberous. | <br />- There is almost always an overabundance of fibre in crops. There are [[biomass waste|parts of plants]] we don't eat ''because'' they are so fiberous. | ||
<br />- Omegas 3 & 6 are a genuine concern. I'll add these into the analysis when I get the time. The next version of the [[nutrition calculator]] will include omegas 3 & 6. | <br />- Omegas 3 & 6 are a genuine concern. I'll add these into the analysis when I get the time. The next version of the [[nutrition calculator]] will include omegas 3 & 6. | ||