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  2. List of foods by protein content - Wikipedia

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    Natural protein concentrates (often used in bodybuilding or as sports dietary supplements): Soy protein isolate (prepared with sodium or potassium): 80.66; Whey protein isolate: 79; Egg white, dried: 81.1; Spirulina alga, dried: 57.45 (more often quoted as 55 to 77) Baker's yeast: 38.33; Hemp husks 30

  3. List of macronutrients - Wikipedia

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    There are three principal classes of macronutrients: carbohydrate, protein and fat. [1] Macronutrients are defined as a class of chemical compounds which humans consume in relatively large quantities compared to vitamins and minerals which provide humans with energy.

  4. Protein (nutrient) - Wikipedia

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    [11] [12] On a worldwide basis, plant protein foods contribute over 60% of the per capita supply of protein. [9] In North America, animal-derived foods contribute about 70% of protein sources. [12] Insects are a source of protein in many parts of the world. [13] In parts of Africa, up to 50% of dietary protein derives from insects. [13]

  5. Is protein powder good for you? Do you need protein powder in ...

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    While many foods, including vegetables, have at least a small amount of protein, strong sources of protein include: Meats like chicken and beef. Fish and seafood. Eggs. Dairy products. Legumes ...

  6. Complete protein - Wikipedia

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    The foodstuffs listed for comparison show the essential amino acid content per unit of the total protein of the food, 100g of spinach, for example, only contains 2.9g of protein (6% Daily Value), and of that protein 1.36% is tryptophan. [2] [7] (note that the examples have not been corrected for digestibility)

  7. Nutrition facts label - Wikipedia

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    A sample nutrition facts label, with instructions from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration [1] Nutrition facts placement for two Indonesian cartons of milk The nutrition facts label (also known as the nutrition information panel, and other slight variations [which?]) is a label required on most packaged food in many countries, showing what nutrients and other ingredients (to limit and get ...

  8. Biological value - Wikipedia

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    Methods of food preparation also affect the availability of amino acids in a food source. Some of food preparation may damage or destroy some EAAs, reducing the BV of the protein source. Many vitamins and minerals are vital for the correct function of cells in the test organism. If critical minerals or vitamins are missing from the protein ...

  9. Microgram - Wikipedia

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    In the metric system, a microgram or microgramme is a unit of mass equal to one millionth (1 × 10 −6) of a gram.The unit symbol is μg according to the International System of Units (SI); the recommended symbol in the United States and United Kingdom when communicating medical information is mcg.