TABLE 2.
Calculated PDCAAS for infants (0–6 mo) and pre-school children (1–2 y) of different protein sources1
| Protein source (reference) | PDCAAS infants (0–6mo) | PDCAAS pre-schooled children (1–2y) |
|---|---|---|
| Casein (28) | 100 | 107 |
| Whey (28) | 91 | 102 |
| ISP (28) | 84 | 90 |
| RBP (28) | 76 | 83 |
| IQP (33, 31) | 79 | 81 |
1
Based on scoring patterns of the WHO/FAO/UNU for infants (aged 0–6 mo) and of preschool-age children (1–2 y) (2). IQP, isolated quinoa protein; ISP, isolated soy protein; PDCAAS, Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score; RBP, rice bran protein; UNU, United Nations University.