HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

PROTEIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Overall, which protein source provides humans with the most nutritional value?
A
Cows (beef)
B
Crickets
C
Chicken
D
Pork (pigs)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The review found that the body can digest a slightly lower proportion of the protein from crickets than from eggs, milk, or beef. However, it also showed that the body digested cricket protein better than popular plant-based sources of protein, such as rice and corn ( 1 ).

Detailed explanation-2: -Crickets are a complete protein source, containing all the essential amino acids. Cricket powder also contains over twice as much iron as spinach.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is interesting to note that crickets have a protein content of about two to three times higher than beef and lower total fat.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nutrition Facts. Servings: 5, Serv. Size: 14 g (14g), Amount Per Serving: Calories 70, Total Fat 3g (4% DV), Sat. Fat 1g (5% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. Ingredients. Crickets (Acheta Domesticus) *THOSE WITH A SHELLFISH ALLERGY MIGHT HAVE A REACTION TO CRICKETS*

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