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All things considered, animal-based proteins > vegetable proteins

Vegetable proteins have a much lower percentage of essential amino acids compared to animal-based proteins (essential amino acids are the amino acids our body can’t make, and therefore, must obtain from food)

Legumes, for example, are deficient in sulfur-based amino acids

With animal protein, the exact opposite occurs—bioavailable protein contents nearly quadruple when cooked (because of the meat protein hydrolysis)

Cooking plant-based proteins reduces their bioavailable protein content

Soy protein might be an exception, but it’s been shown to stimulate far less muscle protein synthesis compared to whey protein, beef protein, and milk

It’s commonly thought that legumes are the best plant-based protein alternative to animal-based protein, but you should know that their protein percentage is reduced 3-4x when cooked/hydrated (dropping from 20% to ~7%)