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Fossil energy input per kilogram protein output by species

Fossil energy input per kilogram of protein output in livestock vs. insect faming, by species (in megajoules)

The data illustrates the fossil energy input per kilogram of protein output in livestock and insect faming, by species. According to the report, energy required for producing a kilogram of protein in insect farming such as crickets is about 120 megajoules.

Beef	385
Chicken	340
Salmon	255
Algae	180
Crickets	120
Canola	65
Soybeans	20
Peas	10

Fossil energy input per kilogram protein output by species

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