Protein
Protein
Protein is a macronutrient made of chains of amino acids, found in foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes and grains.
What does protein look like on a plate?
DGE’s food table lists about 16 g protein per 100 g cooked tofu, 11 g per 120 g cooked lentils and 8 g per 60 g oats. Combining legumes and grains complements their amino-acid profiles. 1