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Based upon these two scientific surveys, it was observed for the vegan consumers (vs the omnivore consumers)

• A higher HEI – Healthy Eating Index- (explanation: https://www.cnpp.usda.gov/healthyeatingindex
• A higher fiber consumption
• A lower Protein intake. Averaging sufficient amount to cover the basic adult requirement. However, approximately 1/3 of the vegan consumers had a lower intake than the recommendation. This proportion may be higher for seniors and people with certain health conditions.
• A significant deficit in Vitamin B12
• Average intakes of Calcium lower than the nearly 1 gram/day (European) recommended daily amount. 
• The Iron paradox : Vegans have higher intakes of iron than omnivores. However, due to the low absorption of iron (only 10% of intake on average), this level is not an indicator of satisfactory iron levels in the body.