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Eggs score 10/10, quinoa just 4/10: Dietitian rates 9 popular protein sources and reveals which ones are worth eating

Dietitian Shweta J Panchal rated nine common protein foods based on nutritional value and digestibility. Eggs received a 10/10 score while quinoa was rated 4/10. The assessment highlights differences in how the body absorbs protein from various sources.

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Added dietitian ratings for eggs and quinoa and specific data on sprouted moong bioavailability.

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  1. Dietitian Ranks Popular Protein Sources on Quality and Bioavailability

    Dietitian Shweta J Panchal rated nine common protein foods based on nutritional value and digestibility. Eggs received a 10/10 score while quinoa was rated 4/10. The assessment highlights differences in how the body absorbs protein from various sources.

    What's confirmed:

    • Dietitian Shweta J Panchal rated nine popular protein sources based on their nutritional value, quality, and digestibility.
    • Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient the body absorbs and utilizes.
    • Protein bioavailability is measured using metrics such as the Digestible Indispensable Amino Acid Score and the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Eggs scored 10/10 and quinoa scored 4/10 in Shweta J Panchal's ratings.
    • Sprouting improves the bioavailability of protein in moong by around 30%.
    • 100 g of eggs contain 13 g of protein.
    • 100 g of soya chunks contain about 50-52 g of protein.
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