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Protein quality index and score of mesquite concentrate.
| Essential amino acid | Amino acid composition (mg/g) | Protein intake score of child requirements (g/kg/d) | Protein intake score of adult requirements (g/kg/d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isoleucine | 46 | 0.61 | 0.28 |
| Leucine | 344 | 0.19 | 0.06 |
| Lysine | 44 | 1.32 | 0.36 |
| Methionine + cysteine | 470 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Phenylalanine + tyrosine | 381 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Threonine | Not detected | Not detected | Not detected |
| Tryptophan | 159 | 0.07 | 0.03 |
| Valine | 62 | 0.56 | 0.21 |
| Histidine | 456 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
