All Sources of Protein Are Not Created Equally

What nearly every diet has in common is that protein is one of the most essential things.  Protein is the building blocks of muscle.  In addition it takes more energy to digest protein than any other macronutrient, which is protein carbs and fat.

There are BV's (Biological value) of protein.  Whey protein is rated at 100, and now here are the rest of the proteins.

Whey-100
Whole Egg-99
Cow's Milk-91
Egg White (only)-91
Fish (various) - 83
Beef - 80
Casein -80
Chicken - 79
Soy - 74
Wheat Gluten - 64
Rice - 59
Wheat - 54
Beans - 49

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