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. 2022 Nov 29;14(23):5083. doi: 10.3390/nu14235083

Table 2.

Examples of food matrices commonly fortified with protein within the literature, clinical settings and/or retail market.

Food Matrix Protein Source Serving Size Protein (g)
Serving Size 100 g or mL
Literature-based studies Bread [26,27,41,42,43] - 27–35 g 5.6–7.9 -
Yoghurt [41,42] WPC 100–250 mL 8.0–20.0 8.0 ^
Fruit juices [26,27,43] - 150–200 mL 10.0–10.6 -
Soups [23,26,27,43] -MP ^ 75–79 g & 150 mL 6.9–10.1 -
Mashed potato [26,27,43] - 150 g 8.4–10.5 -
Dairy drinks [27,43] - 150 mL 10.1 -
Cakes [27,43] - 65 g 9.9 -
Ice cream [27,43] - 100 mL 10.0 10.0 ^
Meat [27,43] - 50–80 g 12.4–22.0 -
Milkshake (orange) [44] graphic file with name nutrients-14-05083-i001.jpg Combined approach of high protein products & protein powder (using whey, gelatin or pea protein) 150 g 16.0 -
Chocolate cake [44] 56 g 7.6 -
Pizza bun [44] 40 g 6.0 -
Fruit salad [44] 65 g 8.4 -
Bun [44] 40 g 4.9 -
Cheese crackers [44] 10 g 1.4 -
Sandwich (ham) [44] 40 g 5.3 -
Jelly (apple & cream) [44] 50 g 9.5 -
Enriched breakfast dishes [23] MP 60–100 g 7.4–11.5 11.5 ^
Enriched fish dishes [23] MP 55–70 g 7.6–8.9 -
Enriched meat dishes [23] MP 55–75 g 6.5–7.9 -
Enriched side dishes [23] MP 47–75 g 6.1–7.7 -
Enriched desserts [23] MP 52–110 g 6.2–7.6 6.9 ^
High energy and/or protein snacks [45] - - 0.0–6.0 -
Protein rich ready meals [46] - 500–550 g 30.5 (av) -
Protein rich dairy products [46] - 30 g & 150 mL 5.1–11.6 -
Biscuit [47] WPI 40 g 5.0 12.4
Sauces [48] WPI 50 g 0.5–2.3 0.9–4.5
Rye bread [49] WPH & WPI 35 g 4.8–7.0 -
Cream cheese [49] WPH & WPI 25 g 2.9–3.0 11.6–11.9
Muffins [50,51] WP, AF & SF 100 g 9.1–14.1 9.1–14.1
Brioche [52] RP, MP 65 g 12.8 -
Beverages [53,54] WPC, WP 150–200 mL 20.7–24.0 -
Clinical settings
(ONS products)
ONS * MP, MPC, SP, MPI, SPI & CA 125–200 mL 11.2–20.0 5.6–10.0
ONS soup * MP, PP, SMP, MPC 150–200 mL 6.0–20.0 4.2–16.1
ONS juice * WP, WPI, MP, SPI 150–220 mL 7.8–11.0 3.9–16.2
ONS yoghurt * WP, MPI, SMP 125 g & 200 mL 9.3–15.0 5.9–7.5
ONS dessert * MP, MPC, MPI, SPI & CA 125 g 7.1–12.5 7.5–10.0
ONS other * WI & CH 118 mL 20.0 16.9
Retail market-based products Protein milk * WP, MP, MPC 330–500 mL 25.0 5.0–7.6
Protein yoghurt * Quark (milk) 150–200 g 15.0–22.0 10.0–11.4
Protein cereals * WPC, MPC, SMP & SPI 40–75 g 8.4–20.6 19.0–27.4
Protein bars * WPC, WPI, WP, SPI, MP, CA, MPI, WPH & PPI 30–65 g 4.5–20.0 15.0–34.0
Protein flapjack * WPC, WP, HWPI, SMP, MP, PP & HWHP 40–88 g 10.0–22.0 23.0–25.0 ^
Protein balls * WPI, WP, SP & MP 35–50 g 9.8–15.0 20.5–43.0
Protein brownies * WP, WPC, HWHP, CA, MP & SP 40–75 g 10.6–23.0 20.0–30.0
Protein cakes * WPC, WP, MPI, SPI & MP 30–60 g 7.9–15.0 25.0–26.0
Protein pancakes * WPC, SMP 45 g 16.0 35.5
Protein cookies * WPI, MP, MPI, SP & HWHP 59–75 g 13.0–38.0 18.0–50.0 ^
Protein chocolate * WPI 70 g 19.0–19.5 27.0–27.9
Protein chocolate bars * WPC, WP, SMP, MP & MPI 47–51 g 10.1–15.0 20.2–30.0
Protein crisps * WPI, WP, CA, MPI & SP 32–50 g 18.0–20.0 -
Protein other * WPI, WP, SMP, SPI & SPC 23–36 g 7.7–9.0 25.0–33.4
Protein milk * WP, MP, MPC 330–500 mL 25.0 5.0–7.6
Protein yoghurt * Quark (milk) 150–200 g 15.0–22.0 10.0–11.4

Dash (-) denotes not recorded within study. ^ represents reported by one study only or not reported by all studies within subset. Av outlines average and ONS represents oral nutritional supplement. Protein sources defined as follows: whey protein (WPC: whey protein concentrate; WPI: whey protein isolate; WPH: whey protein hydrolysate: WP: whey protein or powder; WI: whey isolate; HWPI: hydrolysed whey protein isolate); milk related (MP: milk protein; MPC: milk protein concentrate; MPI: milk protein isolate; SMP: skimmed milk powder; CA: caseinates derived); plant related (SP: soya protein; SPI: soya protein isolate or isolate soya protein; SPC: soya protein concentrate; SoF: soy flour; PP: pea protein; PPI: pea protein isolate; HWHP: hydrolysed wheat protein; AF: almond flour; RP: rice protein); and other (CH: collagen hydrolysate). denotes small differences between studies: Beelen et al. noted protein source as soy and dairy based [26] whereas other studies the protein source was not reported [27,41,42]. Van Til et al. study only reported serving size as slice rather than in grams [41]. ONS and retail market products data * obtained from brands website. ONS describes six ONSs: 1 = Fortisip compact (Nutricia); 2 = Resource energy (Nestle); 3 = Fresubin protein energy drink; 4 = Altraplen compact (Nualtra); 5 = Ensure plus milkshake style; 6 = Aymes complete. ONS soup reflects six soups: 1 = Actasolve Savoury (Aymes); 2 = Vitasavoury (Vitaflo); 3 = Energis soup (Meritene®); 4 = Resource Soup (Nestle); 5 = Fortified soups (Apetito); 6 = Fresubin 2 kcal savoury. ONS juice notes six juices: 1 = Altrajuice (Nualtra); 2 = Ensure Plus Juice; 3 = Fresubin Jucy drink; 4 = Fortijuice (Nutricia); 5 = Aymes ActaJuce; 6 = Aymes ActSolve Smoothie. ONS yoghurt represents four yoghurts: 1 = Ensure plus yoghurt; 2 = Fortisip yoghurt; 3 = Fresubin YoDrink; 4 = Fresubin YOcreme. ONS dessert highlights six desserts: 1 = Forticreme Complete (Nutricia); 2 = Fresubin® 2 kcal Crème; 3 = Ensure plus crème; 4 = Resource Dessert 2.0 (Nestle); 5 = Nutricrem (Nualtra); 6 = Aymes Actacal crème. ONS other signifies jelly (Prosource Jelly; Nutrinovo). Protein milk denotes four milks: 1 = Protein chocolate milk (Arla); 2 = Protein chocolate milk (Dale Farm); 3 = Protein chocolate milk (Maximuscle); 4 = High protein chocolate (For Goodness Shakes). Protein yoghurt reflects three yoghurts: 1 = protein yoghurt (Arla); 2 = Lindahl Kvarg (Nestle); 3 = Protein 22 (Graham’s). Protein cereals notes four cereals: 1 = Protein granola (MyProtein); 2 = Protein granola (Lizi’s); 3 = Protein oats (oomf); 4 = Protein porridge (Fuel). Protein bars represents four bars: 1 = Cereal bar (MyProtein); 2 = Granola bar (MyProtein); 3 = Carb killa (Grenade); 4 = Diet whey bar (PhD). Protein flapjack highlights four flapjacks: 1 = Snickers protein flapjack (Mars); 2 = Oats & whey protein flapjack (MyProtein); 3 = Protein flapjack (Oatein); 4 = Protein flapjack (Bulk). Protein balls signifies four balls: 1 = Choc protein balls (MyProtein); 2 = Energy bites (MyProtein); 3 = Protein ball (The Protein Ball Company); 4 = Chocolate balls (Bulk). Protein brownies denotes four brownies: 1 = Protein brownie (MyProtein); 2 = Protein brownie (Mountain Joe’s); 3 = Protein brownie (The Protein Works); 4 = Oatein brownie. Protein cakes indicates two cakes: 1 = Pop Roll (MyProtein); 2 = Protein cake (PhD Smart). Protein pancakes expresses protein pancake (Nano ä). Protein cookies highlights four cookies: 1 = Protein cookie (MyProtein); 2 = Baked cookie (MyProtein); 3 = Protein cookie (Quest); 4 = Protein cookie (Oatein). Protein chocolate reflects two chocolates: 1 = Protein chocolate (MyProtein); 2 = Protein chocolate (Cocoa+). Protein chocolate bars describes three chocolate bars: 1 = Mars hi-protein chocolate bar; 2 = M&M’s hi-protein bar; 3 = Snickers protein bar. Protein crisps notes two crisps: 1 = Protein crisps (Quest); 2 = Protein crisps (GOT7). Protein other represents two crispies: 1 = Protein choc crispies (MyProtein); 2 = Protein crispies (The Skinny Food Company).