What is Protein?
Nutrients and more
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In short
Protein is a nutrient. It consists of amino acids, which your body uses as building blocks.
What does the body need it for?
Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass. It contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass and normal bones.
Where is it found?
- Low-fat quark (250 g)30 g
- Cooked lentils (150 g)13 g
- Eggs (3 eggs)20 g
How much is good?
- NRV (EU reference value)
- 50 g
Other names
Protein, Proteine, Nahrungsprotein, Proteína, Proteínas
Source
EU Regulation 432/2012; EFSA 2012
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