How do I calculate protein in a vegetarian diet? more...?

I read that most protein is incomplete from a vegetarian diet, except Edamame in my diet, so how do I calculate the rest of the protein? Do fruits and vegetables overlap with dairy products %26amp; what about almonds and walnuts, multigrain bread and granola cereal?How do I calculate protein in a vegetarian diet? more...?
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read the nutrition information label of all the food you eat. also use livestrong.com/myplate, it will tell you what kind of nutrients you're not getting enough of.



there's tons of ways to get protein as a vegetarian. Eat lots of beans and nuts. If you're just vegetarian, not vegan, eggs and cottage cheese are fantastic too. Hummus is probably my favorite vegan/veggie source of protein because it tastes yummy and is low fat. You can make it really cheaply - just buy canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, throw them in the blender along with half of the watery stuff they're canned in, add a couple spoonfuls of garlic and olive oil, some hot sauce, and half a teaspoon of salt, and blend away... it's really good on toast.



the foods you asked about:

~most fruits and veggies don't have a lot of protein, but there are exceptions.

~dairy products have protein, but most don't have as much as beans or nuts. cottage cheese is the best dairy for protein.

~almonds and walnuts (plus other nuts) are great sources of protein! walnuts are very high in fat though, so be careful. Almonds are usually better.

~multigrain bread does have protein. check the label to see how much.

~granola usually has protein in it, but it varies from brand to brand. once again, check the label!



Anyone who tells you you're not going to get enough protein as a vegetarian is uneducated about nutrition. I've been a vegetarian my whole life, and vegan for a while, and I've never had issues getting enough protein. You have to be careful, but a veggie/vegan diet is usually much healthier than an omnivorous one.
Fruits and vegetables ARE NOT LOADED WITH PROTEIN!~!!!! A LEGUME COULD be called a vegetable although it is a legume. Broccoli is a vegetable..etc.

You COULD say that they are loaded with (simple) carbohydrates and fiber.

Yes, they contain some protein but to say that they are loaded is very inaccurate.

Legumes and nuts have a substantial amount of protein.

Mix grains (not all are created equal) with legumes to make a complete protein.

Mix vegetables with legumes to make a complete protein.

Hummus is a delicious source of protein though it is NOT LOW FAT. It is made with tahini which is butter of sesame which contains 17 grams of fat per Tblsp with Garbonzos being the 2nd highest legume in fat after soy. It IS GOOD FAT (monounsaturated), but still contains a substantial amount of fat.

Read labels, you will start to understand protein in grams per serving of food. Spirulina is the highest source of vegetarian protein on the planet. It is a great way to supplement protein for a vegan. I have taken it for 20 years.

It is a superfood-GREAT STUFF!!! Google it.

There are plenty of nutritional resources on the internet that will help you way more than this forum.

Email me anytime. I am a professional and I'm always willing to help where nutrition is concerned.

This will help you to understand the amino acid profile as is what determines a complete protein. Disregard animal sources and look for veg sources.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complete_pr鈥?/a>How do I calculate protein in a vegetarian diet? more...?
Vegetables are not good sources of protein. Vegetables contains contain very little to no proteins. Some fruits are good sources of proteins like almonds, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, pumpkin, walnut, cashew, etc. Add up how much your intake of proteins is by reading the nutrition facts label. By the way, a nut contains the seed. Therefore, they are fruits.
That's extremely inaccurate. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with Protein, especially legumes.How do I calculate protein in a vegetarian diet? more...?
Add up the total protein you get in a day, using info on the food packets or a website such as www.nutritiondata.com. As long as you are getting it from both bean and grain sources each day (doesn't have to be at the same time) you will be fine.