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| Protein Type |
Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS)1 |
Amino Acid Score |
Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER)2 |
Biological Value (BV) |
| Whey Protein |
1.00 |
1.14 |
3.2 |
100 |
| Whole Egg |
1.00 |
1.21 |
3.8 |
88-100 |
| Casein |
1.00 |
1.00 |
2.5 |
80 |
| Soy Protein Concentrate |
0.99 |
0.99 |
2.2 |
74 |
| Beef Protein |
0.92 |
0.94 |
2.9 |
80 |
| Canned Kidney Beans |
0.68 |
NA* |
NA* |
49** |
| Wheat Gluten |
0.25 |
0.47 |
NA* |
54 |
* Information Not Readily Available
** Value Is For Beans In General
Source:
1. Protein Quality Evaluation, Report of the Joint FAO/WHO Consultation
2. Reference Manual for U.S. Whey Products, 2nd Edition, U.S. Dairy Export Council
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