What are examples of complementary proteins?
The three most common complementary protein combinations are:
- Grains (rice, corn, wheat, barley, etc.) + legumes (peas, beans, lentils)
- Grains and milk products.
- Seeds (Sesame or sunflower) +legumes.
What are the 4 complementing proteins?
Protein Complementation
| Food | Limited Amino Acid | Complement |
|---|---|---|
| Grains | Lysine, threonine | Legumes |
| Nuts/seeds | Lysine | Legumes |
| Vegetables | Methionine | Grains, nuts, seeds |
| Corn | Tryptophan, lysine | Legumes |
What are two complementary proteins?
What are Complementary Proteins?
- Lentils or legumes with grains, nuts/seeds or dairy.
- Grain foods with dairy products.
- Dairy with nuts and/or seeds.
What is the best example of complementary proteins?
Examples of complementary proteins include: Rice and Beans: The most classic example of combining proteins is rice and beans. Rice protein is high in the amino acids cysteine and methionine, but low in lysine. Bean protein is low in the amino acid methionine.
Is hummus a complete protein?
The combination of pita and hummus is another classic pairing that constitutes a complete protein source. One medium-sized (57-gram) pita with 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of hummus provides 7 grams of protein.
What amino acids do legumes lack?
Legumes contain ample amounts of lysine, threonine, and tryptophan, but are limiting in methionine. Grains contain methionine, but are limiting in lysine and sometimes threonine or tryptophan.
Do peas and potatoes make a complete protein?
Potatoes are technically a complete protein but are very low in tryptophan, methionine and histadine. Thus, to make a more evenly-balanced and complete protein, you need to combine potatoes with a food high in at least those three amino acids.