Plant- Based Vs. Whey Protein Powder
The short answer is no. It comes down to what protein powder works best to supplement your lifestyle, activity and nutrition. But, how do you tell the difference between them and decide which one is right for you? Dhvani Shah, a nutritionist, breaks down the points of difference between whey protein and plant-based protein. Whey protein is a concentrate of the protein “ whey ” found in animal milk, usually isolated from cow/buffalo milk and then dried into a powder for consumption. Does One Have A Superior Protein Profile? Whey protein is a high biological value protein since it has a complete essential amino acid profile. Whey contains all the 9 essential amino acids to make it a complete protein. Hence, no other protein is required to be eaten with it to compensate for the protein profile. On the other hand, Plant-based ingredients (except soy) are devoid of one or more essential amino acids, making them incomplete proteins . However, a complete protein profile can be a...