Miscellaneous protein sources

[#8]

I recently noticed that I take in sometimes approx. 50g of protein a day or slightly more from wheat or nut sources depending on my meals that particular day. For instance a whole box of KD has 140g carbs and 28g of protein (according to the label). I like to mix in 220g ground beef into the KD with some hot sauce and pepper cause it tastes delish and is cost effective for me while bulking.

My question is that if I am taking in 28g protein from the KD, another 15-20g from oatmeal and another 10-20g from almonds or other nuts, how much is my body actually getting from these "low grade" sources? Is this protein even close to the bioavailability of eggs, beef, or whey? Should I be counting it in daily totals as far as protein is concerned or just treat it as a "bonus" source of extra nutrients that I will surely digest at least part of?

Thoughts?

[Delt King]

Interesting point. When dieting you'd need to still account for those sources as calories for sure. When bulking an incomplete protein when mixed with a complete source should have enough aminos running around that i'd count it as protein. but like you said you get only a limited amount anyway even if you add it all up, it doesn't account for much.

On another note WTH is KD?

[JMP]

Kraft Dinner ?



Interesting point. When dieting you'd need to still account for those sources as calories for sure. When bulking an incomplete protein when mixed with a complete source should have enough aminos running around that i'd count it as protein. but like you said you get only a limited amount anyway even if you add it all up, it doesn't account for much.

On another note WTH is KD?

[Delt King]

Kraft Dinner ?

Ah yes my choice when i want to get fat and call it bulking lol. But it tastes so damn good...and cheap

[#8]

^^ KD is definitely Kraft Dinner and its very delicious. On a student budget it serves its purpose for sure. I find as long as I dont drink too many beers and I do a moderate amount of cardio I dont get "fat" while gaining weight. Im genetically lucky that way I guess, but it is harder for me to gain lean mass so I guess I cant win em all.

[Praetorian]

^^ KD is definitely Kraft Dinner and its very delicious. On a student budget it serves its purpose for sure. I find as long as I dont drink too many beers and I do a moderate amount of cardio I dont get "fat" while gaining weight. Im genetically lucky that way I guess, but it is harder for me to gain lean mass so I guess I cant win em all.

KD is a lazy mans choice....there are less expensive and much better choices then that...do the math KD is EXPENSIVE when compared to bulk rice or pasta...and its nutrient FREE!
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[#8]

^^ Not according to the box its not. 140g carbs and 28g protein!! This is the meal of champions when you throw in 200g of ground beef and some hot sauce!

[Praetorian]

Yeah meal of champions lol...good luck with that!
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[natenator]

Yeah meal of champions lol...good luck with that!
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*giggles*

[JMP]

Ok I have been waiting all day for someone to say this was a joke ...........ah .....somebody ? #8 are you serious ?

[#8]

Im dead serious about my wheat protein sources. lol

I feel as if this thread became off track. I am bulking, and I get more than enough protein from meat, eggs, and whey. I just wanted to know if extra wheat proteins were doing me any good or should just be ignored? So far only DK has chimed in with anything useful....just sayin...

[Praetorian]

I would ignore them...count pure protein only.
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[#8]

Thanks. I figured.

[Thorgrim]

I agree with Praetorian count them for calories if you want but don't count them towards your daily protein intake.

[Acer]

You want too get your protein from animal source and Whey.They are more complete,have all the aminos acids to build and maintain muscle.

-Whey
-Eggs
-Steak
-Chicken
-Turkey
-Fish(salmon,Tilapia)