The science of food vs The South Beach diet: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Diet, Nutrition, Food, Cooking
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,…
The South Beach diet
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A renowned cardiologist discusses the importance of understanding the glycemic index values of foods and presents a weight-loss program that includes meal plans and recipes.
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The verdict
- Readers rate The science of food highest: The science of food 3.8 · The South Beach diet 3.5.
- The South Beach diet has the widest readership — 4566 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| The science of food | The South Beach diet | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (203) | 3.5 (4566) |
| Hardcover | — | 3.8 (4) |
| Google Books | — | 4.0 (3) |
| Apple Books | — | 3.5 (17) |
Reception
| The science of food | The South Beach diet | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 203 | 4566 |
| Editions | 18 | 38 |
| Want to read | 346 | — |
| Reading it now | 35 | — |
| Written reviews | 29 | — |
| Pages | 284 | 336 |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: The science of food or The South Beach diet?
The science of food has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The science of food 3.8/5, The South Beach diet 3.5/5).
Which is shorter to read: The science of food or The South Beach diet?
The science of food is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The science of food (284 pages, ≈ 5 h 16 m); The South Beach diet (336 pages, ≈ 6 h 13 m).
Which is harder to read: The science of food or The South Beach diet?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — The science of food: Moderate; The South Beach diet: Moderate.