What's the difference between Food Ration and Vital Essence?

Grim Dawn General Discussion
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The game tells you that you need either one or the other to regain constitution, but what is the difference between them?

2

From my observation in game, Food gives more constitution than Vital Essence.

3

Thanks! Like, twice as much?

4

Vital Essence recovers 33% while Food Rations recovers 75%