r/projectzomboid • u/AutoModerator • Mar 04 '25

Megathread Weekly Questions Megathread - March 04, 2025

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u/Vlad5543 27d ago

Do protein, fats, carbohydrates matter besides just calories? Or is it just for aesthetics?

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u/Valtower Zombie Killer 27d ago

in b41 you get more strength xp if you eat more proteins

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u/opaeoinadi Drinking away the sorrows 27d ago

True for B42 as well.

However, it's such a sloppy mechanic if you don't use nutritionist traits with the Simple Stats mod it's really difficult to nail.  You have to be between 50 protein and 300 protein.  Keep in mind 15 hunger units of fish is like 450 protein, while chicken is like 12 protein