Combining incomplete proteins to form a complete protein Nuts or seeds with whole grains (peanut butter on whole wheat toast) Whole grains with beans (beans and rice; hummus and pita bread; bean-based chili and crackers; refried beans and tortillas) Beans with nuts or seeds (salad with chickpeas and sunflower seeds)
What two foods can make a complete protein?
Animal products like beef, fish, dairy, and eggs contain enough of every one of these essential amino acids. Thus, they're considered complete proteins ( 2 ).
What makes up a complete protein?
A complete protein has the non-essential amino acids plus the nine essential amino acids that need to be eaten. An incomplete protein has only some of the nine essential amino acids.
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