Egg Protein

A great source of high-quality protein is eggs. Eggs have the greatest protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score of all whole foods (PDCAAS). This rating represents the quality and digestibility of a protein.

Eggs are among the best foods for reducing hunger and extending feelings of fullness. However, egg whites rather than whole eggs are commonly used to make egg protein powders. Although the protein content is still great, the lack of high-fat yolks may lead you to feel less satisfied. Eggs are a complete protein source. This means that they offer all nine of the necessary amino acids, which your body cannot produce on its own. Furthermore, egg protein is the second-highest source of leucine, the BCAA that is most important for maintaining muscle health, after whey.