Pulses
Fun fact! Pulses are highly water efficient compared to other protein sources. For example, 1 kg of lentils requires 1,250 liters of water, while 1 kg of chicken require 4,325 liters, 1 kg of mutton requires 5,520 liters, and 1 kg of beef requires 13,000 liters of water.
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Pulses are highly water efficient compared to other protein sources. For example, 1 kg of lentils requires 1,250 liters of water, while 1 kg of chicken require 4,325 liters, 1 kg of mutton requires 5,520 liters, and 1 kg of beef requires 13,000 liters of water.
Source: http://www.fao.org/resources/infographics/infographics-details/en/c/382088/
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