Whey Protein
1.00
1.00
1.8
1.00
2.9
1.00
2.9
0.25
1.5
0.89
1.6
1.09
0.90
1.20
1.10
0.43
0.82
100
74
77
83
54
65
3.2
Soy Protein Isolate
Casein
Egg White Protein
Wheat Gluten
Pea Protein Concentrate
Protein Type
PDCAAS
DIAAS
BV
PER
Table 2: Protein Quality Comparison Using Multiple Methods
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