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Table 2 Nutrient profiles of the study treatments1

From: Essential amino acid-enriched whey enhances post-exercise whole-body protein balance during energy deficit more than iso-nitrogenous whey or a mixed-macronutrient meal: a randomized, crossover study

 

EAA + W

WHEY

MEAL

Protein (g)

34.7

34.7

34.7

Total EAA (g)

24.0

18.7

11.4

Carbohydrate (g)

5.2

1.9

60.1

Fat (g)

1.4

0.4

20.8

Total Energy (kcal)

172.6

150.3

566.9

Serving Size of Product (g)

46.3

39.8

561.3

EAA Composition (% of EAA)

 histidine

7.7

3.9

6.7

 isoleucine

11.6

11.6

11.5

 leucine

20.2

25.7

20.6

 lysine

18.2

22.1

16.5

 methionine

3.7

4.7

4.7

 phenylalanine

10.7

7.2

12.7

 threonine

14.8

9.9

10.8

 tryptophan

1.2

5.0

2.9

 valine

11.8

9.9

13.6

  1. 1The macronutrient and amino acid profile of EAA + W, WHEY, and MEAL were confirmed by chemical analysis (Eurofins Food Integrity and Innovation, Madison, WI)