Complete protein
Protein containing all essential (indispensable) amino acids in approximate amounts needed by humans.
Also: High-quality protein
Dietary protein that supplies all nine indispensable amino acids in proportions adequate to support protein synthesis. Most animal proteins (eggs, milk, meat) qualify; soy is a notable plant exception.
How each textbook covers it
Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper) — Glossary
Dietary protein that supplies all nine indispensable amino acids in proportions adequate to support protein synthesis. Most animal proteins (eggs, milk, meat) qualify; soy is a notable plant exception.
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Related terms
Incomplete protein, Limiting amino acid