Tofu

[redback]

Anyone eat tofu. Didnt realize it was so high in protein.

Beans (including soy):

Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein
Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams

[THE BOUNCER]

none of those protein sources are complete proteins. aka, not the kind of protein that builds muscle.

[redback]

Originally Posted by THE BOUNCER

none of those protein sources are complete proteins. aka, not the kind of protein that builds muscle.

I didnt know that, how do you tell the difference?

[FitnessBrat]

Originally Posted by redback

I didnt know that, how do you tell the difference?

Tofu is soy protein - that's why

[THE BOUNCER]

any type of animal protein is a complete protein. (beef, chicken, fish, eggs, dairy etc..)

plant type proteins are not complete proteins.

[redback]

so you would have to combine thoses foods to make them complete

[THE BOUNCER]

well i looked it up and apparently i am wrong. soy protein is a complete protein after all.

i do have my doubts that tofu can build muscle as well as say beef or chicken.

[redback]

Maybe i should change my skinny milk to soy milk then.

[THE BOUNCER]

Originally Posted by redback

Maybe i should change my skinny milk to soy milk then.

i wouldn't. lol