Does soy protein have the same level of quality as meat protein?
• Soy foods are a good source of high-quality protein equivalent to animal protein and fulfill the daily recommendations for the meat and beans group in MyPyramid. Soy protein contains all essential amino acids needed for children’s growth and development without the saturated fat and cholesterol found in animal products. Fun-to-eat soy nuggets, soy crumbles, and chicken-less strips are popular with children.
