Food for Today vs The science of food: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Nutrition, Food, Cooking
Food for Today
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Focuses on food habits and nutrition in relation to good health, consumer decisions in the market place; and basic and creative food preparation.
The science of food
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First Published in 1998. The textbook provides a thorough grounding in the science of food preparation for BTEC National, HNC/D, and GNVQ Hospitality and Catering. It will also be useful for courses in Home Economics,…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The science of food has the widest readership — 203 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| Food for Today | The science of food | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 5.0 (1) | 3.8 (203) |
Reception
| Food for Today | The science of food | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 203 |
| Editions | 11 | 18 |
| Citations | 5 | — |
| Want to read | 3 | 346 |
| Reading it now | — | 35 |
| Written reviews | — | 29 |
| Pages | 192 | 284 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Food for Today or The science of food?
Food for Today has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Food for Today 3.8/5, The science of food 3.8/5).
Which is shorter to read: Food for Today or The science of food?
Food for Today is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Food for Today (192 pages, ≈ 3 h 33 m); The science of food (284 pages, ≈ 5 h 16 m).
Which is harder to read: Food for Today or The science of food?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Food for Today: Moderate; The science of food: Moderate.