Table 1 Recommended daily intake of dietary protein and amino acids [27, 29]. The dietary protein is in accordance with the WHO and the Nordic Nutrition Recommendation (NNR), while the amino acids are only in accordance with the WHO recommendation
From: Protein content and amino acid composition in the diet of Danish vegans: a cross-sectional study
Recommended daily intake | |
|---|---|
Protein, g, WHO minimum | 0.66 X Body Weight (kg) |
Protein, g, NNR | 0.8 X Body Weight (kg) |
His, mg | 10 X Body Weight (kg) |
Ile, mg | 20 X Body Weight (kg) |
Leu, mg | 39 X Body Weight (kg) |
Lys, mg | 30 X Body Weight (kg) |
SAA1, mg | 15 X Body Weight (kg) |
AAA2, mg | 25 X Body Weight (kg) |
Thr, mg | 15 X Body Weight (kg) |
Trp, mg | 4 X Body Weight (kg) |
Val, mg | 26 X Body Weight (kg) |