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stoic-cpa t1_j4wkxz5 wrote

Reply to comment by lotec4 in I analyzed 11000 products of a Dutch supermarket to find the cheapest sources of protein [OC] by MemeableData

Not all protein sources are equal. In order for a protein to be fully utilized its amino acid composition must contain a certain amount of each essential amino acid. 1 gram of pea protein yields about 70% as much of 1 gram of animal protein. I'd recommend looking up DIAAS.

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lotec4 t1_j4xrm85 wrote

Not entirely true only eggs have the perfect amino acid profile. Meat yields about 80% and yes peas do about 70% but as I already mentioned people don't just consume one thing. You have to account everything you eat in one day. Peas combined with a grain will fetch you a higher bioavailability than meat.

I recommend looking up basic nutrition science

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stoic-cpa t1_j526j92 wrote

Personally, as a weightlifter with protein goals I find it easier and more practical to look at a diaas chart, than to research the amino acid profile of grains or legumes to see if the combination yields a higher bioavailability. For me it ends up as: if I'm eating lentils I'll eat a bit more taking into account not all the aminos are there

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