{"id":44305,"date":"2022-06-30T20:16:15","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T20:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=44305"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Complete And Incomplete Proteins"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#What_Are_Complete_Proteins\" >What Are Complete Proteins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#What_Are_Incomplete_Proteins\" >What Are Incomplete Proteins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#Examples_Of_Complete_And_Incomplete_Proteins\" >Examples Of Complete And Incomplete Proteins\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#How_Much_Protein_Do_You_Need\" >How Much Protein Do You Need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#Are_There_Any_Harmful_Effects_Of_Eating_Too_Much_Protein\" >Are There Any Harmful Effects Of Eating Too Much Protein?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#Weight_Gain\" >Weight Gain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#Impact_On_Kidney_Disease\" >Impact On Kidney Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#High_Cholesterol_And_Triglycerides\" >High Cholesterol And Triglycerides\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#Cancer\" >Cancer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/difference-between-complete-and-incomplete-proteins\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proteins are essential macronutrients that perform a variety of functions in the human body. They are necessary for the structure and function of all cells, tissues, and organs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK26911\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proteins are made up of amino acids, which are linked together like beads on a string. There are 20 different amino acids that can be used to make a protein, but the order in which they are strung together is what determines a protein&#8217;s function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK234922\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does it matter if a protein source is complete or incomplete? You need this knowledge to ensure you&#8217;re eating a balanced diet and getting all the nutrients your body needs to function properly. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegans and vegetarians especially need to be aware of the difference between complete and incomplete proteins. This is because they may not be getting all the essential amino acids their bodies need from the foods they&#8217;re eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/11\/2661\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn more about the difference between complete and incomplete proteins, and how to make sure you&#8217;re getting enough of both in your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Difference_Between_Complete_And_Incomplete_Proteins\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Complete_Proteins\"><\/span><b>What Are Complete Proteins?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A complete protein is a food that contains all nine of the essential <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dairy-free-protein-powder\/\">amino acids<\/a> your body needs. Essential amino acids can&#8217;t be made by your body, so you must get them from the foods you eat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557845\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The rest of the amino acids are non-essential, meaning that your body can make them if you don\u2019t get them from your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete proteins are typically animal-based <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/protein-cookie-recipes\/\">foods<\/a>, such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3905294\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, there are a few plant-based foods that are complete proteins, too. These include quinoa, buckwheat, and soy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Incomplete_Proteins\"><\/span><b>What Are Incomplete Proteins?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete proteins are missing one or more of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/protein-bowl-recipes\/\">essential<\/a> amino acids your body needs. Most plant-based foods are incomplete proteins, except for a few (like quinoa, buckwheat, and soy) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3905294\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incomplete proteins can be combined to create a complete protein. This is often referred to as &#8220;protein complementing (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutrition.org\/protein-complementation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).&#8221; For example, eating rice and beans together provides all the essential amino acids your body needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other examples of protein-complementing foods include corn and beans, peanut butter and whole-wheat bread, and hummus and pita.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mycoprotein\/\">Mycoprotein: Is It A Safe Source Of Protein?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Difference_Between_Complete_And_Incomplete_Proteins\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38954 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5127-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5127.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5127-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5127.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Frame-5127.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_Of_Complete_And_Incomplete_Proteins\"><\/span><b>Examples Of Complete And Incomplete Proteins\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great sources of complete <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-protein-shake-diet\/\">proteins<\/a> are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poultry (chicken, duck, or turkey)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red meat (beef, pork, lamb)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soy (tofu, edamame)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quinoa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckwheat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hempseed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are all excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/10-day-egg-diet\/\">sources of protein<\/a> that will give your body the amino acids it needs to function properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, incomplete proteins are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grains (rice, wheat, oats)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legumes (beans, lentils)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts and seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables (soybean sprouts, spinach, broccoli)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits (avocados, bananas)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These foods don&#8217;t contain all the essential amino acids your body needs, but they can be combined to create a complete protein.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Difference_Between_Complete_And_Incomplete_Proteins\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38938 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352-1024x576.png\" alt=\"difference between complete and incomplete proteins\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4352.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Protein_Do_You_Need\"><\/span><b>How Much Protein Do You Need?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of protein you need depends on your age, sex, and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/the-protein-shake-diet\/\">level of activity<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.36 grams per pound (0.8 grams per kg) of body weight. So, if you weigh 150 pounds (68 kg), you would need at least 54 grams of protein per day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.rsc.org\/en\/content\/articlelanding\/2016\/FO\/C5FO01530H#cit30\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnant and breastfeeding women need more protein. The recommendation for pregnant women is between 0.54 to 0.69 grams per pound (1.2 to 1.52 grams per kg) of body weight, while the recommendation for breastfeeding women is 0.67 grams per pound (1.5 grams per kg) of body weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/advances\/article\/7\/4\/839S\/4568693\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article-abstract\/51\/3\/378\/4695094?redirectedFrom=fulltext&amp;login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Athletes and people who exercise regularly also need more protein than people who are more sedentary (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/nbu.12215\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). How much additional protein you need depends on the intensity and duration of your workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get the protein your body needs by eating a variety of complete and incomplete proteins throughout the day. Combining different <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/protein-sparing-modified-fast\/\">types of proteins<\/a> at each meal can help you meet your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a breakfast of oatmeal, milk, and fruit provides a mix of incomplete proteins that can be complemented by eating nuts or nut butter either at the same time or later in the day. You could also have eggs for breakfast, a salad with grilled chicken for lunch, and fish for dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re following a vegetarian or vegan diet, it&#8217;s especially important to pay attention to your protein intake and make sure you&#8217;re getting all the essential amino acids your body needs. This can be done by carefully choosing protein-rich foods and combining and varying them throughout the day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3662288\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein powder can also be a helpful way to increase your protein intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/4\/829\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Look for a powder that is a complete protein and has all the essential amino acids your body needs. There are plant-based ones available. You can add it to smoothies, shakes, and other recipes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Difference_Between_Complete_And_Incomplete_Proteins\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Difference_Between_Complete_And_Incomplete_Proteins\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38914 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5306-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5306.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5306-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5306.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5306.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_There_Any_Harmful_Effects_Of_Eating_Too_Much_Protein\"><\/span><b>Are There Any Harmful Effects Of Eating Too Much Protein?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should eat a variety of lean protein sources for a balanced diet. However, eating too much protein can have harmful effects on <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fruits-with-protein\/\">your health<\/a>, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Gain\"><\/span><b>Weight Gain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-protein diet can help you lose weight, but only if you eat fewer calories than you burn (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/101\/6\/1320S\/4564492?login=false\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If you eat more calories than you burn, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/when-to-eat-protein\/\">you will gain weight<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_On_Kidney_Disease\"><\/span><b>Impact On Kidney Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have later stage chronic kidney disease, eating a high-protein diet can make it worse. You probably have a specific limit recommended to you by your nephrologist and registered dietitian. An excessively high-protein diet (especially animal protein) may also cause kidney damage in healthy people, but this is still being researched (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7460905\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Cholesterol_And_Triglycerides\"><\/span><b>High Cholesterol And Triglycerides\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high-protein diet can raise your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, especially if you eat a lot of high-fat animal protein sources. This may increase your risk of heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4911828\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer\"><\/span><b>Cancer<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a lot of red meat has been linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, such as colon cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosmedicine\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pmed.0040345\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/easy-ways-to-get-more-protein\/\">Easy Ways To Get More Protein: A Nutritionist\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Difference_Between_Complete_And_Incomplete_Proteins\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38917 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5302-1024x576.png\" alt=\"difference between complete and incomplete proteins\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5302.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5302-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5302.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5302.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both complete and incomplete proteins are important for your health. Make sure to include a variety of both in your diet to meet your protein needs. 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