Table 10.
Indispensable amino acid scoring
| Parameter (g/100 g protein) | Average in 5 batches of the NF | Soy protein 1 | Beef 1 | Egg white 1 | Recommended amino acid scoring patterns for children (6 months to 3 years) 2 | Recommended amino acid scoring patterns for older children, adolescents and adults 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 2.1 | 2.54 | 3.20 | 2.25 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Iso‐Leucine | 4.7 | 4.71 | 4.18 | 5.28 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Leucine | 9.1 | 8.51 | 7.75 | 8.76 | 6.6 | 6.1 |
| Lysine | 6.1 | 6.34 | 7.94 | 6.98 | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Tyrosine + Phenylalanine | 10.2* | 9.66 | 7.02 | 9.08 | 5.2 | 4.1 |
| Threonine | 4.4 | 3.84 | 4.21 | 4.68 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| Valine | 6.0 | 4.91 | 4.54 | 6.78 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Cysteine + Methionine | 2.7* | 6.81 | 3.27 | 6.64 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Tryptophan | 1.6 | 1.14 | 0.99 | 1.46 | 0.85 | 0.66 |