Where did the protein go?

Question

Eggs are full of protein, right? So why does mayonnaise have NO protein if eggs are the main ingredient?

Answer 1

To answer your actual question: the proteins in eggs are mainly contained in the yolk, which is not used in making mayonnaise. Egg whites which have much less protein are what is used to make mayonnaise.

Answer 2

oil is the main ingredient in mayo

Answer 3

Much unnecessary worry has been generated over "getting enough protein". Two important facts must be kept in mind:

1. Too much protein is unhealthy, and Americans eat too much protein! The actual requirement to make new hair, blood and hormones is only 20 to 40 grams of protein daily - about the weight of ten pennies. The R.D.A.'s are intentionally set substantially higher than actual metabolic needs, to insure abundant intake in every case. Because of meat's concentrated protein loads, most people on the meat-laden American style diet eat an average protein load of 90 to 120 grams each day - the weight of 40 pennies!

These excessive protein loads can cause damage to the kidneys by clogging the "filter units," leading to kidney failure as well as contributing to osteoporosis. Meat-laden, high protein meals are no bargain for your health.

2. The idea of plant protein being "incomplete" and lacking some amino acids has been shown to be a myth. Nature simply cannot make a soybean, potato, or grain of wheat without using all the same amino acids (the "building blocks" of protein) required by the metabolism of humans. Rice, corn, potatoes, and wheat, have all been shown to keep people in positive protein balance when used as the sole protein source. It is almost impossible to design a calorically adequate (2000 calorie) diet, utilizing foods from all the "Vegan Six" groups, and not obtain at least 50 grams of high-quality, "complete" protein.

Contrary to popular belief, it is not necessary to combine proteins at each meal. The protein from the whole grain toast enjoyed at breakfast, as well as the tofu in the dinner casserole, are "complete" in their own right, and will each find their way to your liver and other tissues and will be well utilized. However, the more variety in protein sources, the better.

To assure yourself abundant protein while planning your lunch and dinner main dishes, accent the following "Protein All-Stars" from the first four of the "Vegan Six".

GRAINS - Brown rice, oats (cereals - oatmeal, granola, etc.) millet, corn, barley, bulghur, wheat (including whole wheat bread, pastas, cereals, flour, etc.)

LEGUMES - Green peas, lentils, chick peas, alfalfa sprouts, mung beans, and beans of all kinds (kidney, lima, aduki, navy beans, soy beans and products made from them; e.g., tofu, textured vegetable protein granules [Textured Soy Protein], tempeh, soy milks), peanuts, etc.

GREENS - Broccoli, collards, spinach, etc.

NUTS AND SEEDS - Almonds, cashews, walnuts, filberts, pistachios, pecans, macadamias and nut butters made from these. Sunflower seeds, sesame seeds (including tahini butter made from ground sesame seeds), pumpkin seeds, etc.

Now that we have just learned that protein-rich foods do have high nutritional values when eaten separately, let it be said that combining protein-rich ingredients does increase the protein absorption by about 30%, and thus variety is always a good strategy in vegan meal planning.

So, to provide examples for help in meal planning (and not cause worry about possible protein deficiency), here are some classic high-protein combinations from vegan cuisine. These protein-rich dishes will replace meat and dairy products in the human diet, while avoiding the burden of saturated fats and adulterants.

Two ample helpings of any of the following combinations average 15 to 35 grams of high-quality protein, and thus will provide a large measure of the daily protein requirements for a healthy adult.

* Corn Tacos with Pinto Beans
* Oat Bran Muffins with Soymilk
* Brown Rice with Green Peas and Tofu
* Tempeh Burgers on Whole Wheat Bun
* Whole Grain Bread with Peanut Butter and Jelly
* Tofu Yogurt with Walnuts
* Tofu Cutlets with Green Beans Almondine
* Sunflower Pate & Sprouts on Pita
* Meatless (textured soy protein) Loaf with Tahini Dressing
* Noodles with Sesame Seeds
* Oatmeal with Sunflower Seeds
* Brown Rice with Almonds & Cashews
* Avacdo, Sprouts & Almond Butter on Whole Wheat Bread
* Corn or Wheat Flakes w/ Chopped Almonds & Filberts
* Chickpea Hummus (made w/Sesame Seed Butter) on Pita

In my many years of medical practice, I have never seen a case of protein deficiency in a vegetarian. Hopefully, this section has allayed any cases of "protein panic," and has increased your confidence in the nutritional adequacy of the vegan diet.

Answer 4

DUNNO........But I do know where you can get all you will ever need.....all you gotta do is ask!!!