Pea Protein vs Soy Protein

The impulse-based or plant-based diet is one of the most noticeable nutrition trends in recent years. There is a question in the minds of almost everyone who wants to include this eating habit, which is supported by many studies that it is beneficial to health, in their lives and kitchens: Where will I get protein from? In this article, we will introduce and compare pea protein and soy protein, two of the plant-based protein sources you will encounter while searching for the answer to this question.

Pea protein is a source of protein obtained from the pea vegetable. It is similar to whey protein in terms of its amino acid profile, digestibility and contribution to muscle mass development. Since it is more easily digested compared to milk protein and many other protein sources, it is a food used by those who are sensitive to milk protein, as well as those who eat plant-based.

Soy protein is a nutrient whose raw material is soybeans and has almost no cholesterol and fat content. It has a similar taste and mouthfeel to pea protein. But soy is also a common allergen, 3 in every 1000 people are known to be allergic to soy.

The main difference between soy and pea protein comes from the amount of essential amino acids they contain. Pea protein is richer in the amino acid leucine, which is of great importance for muscle building and repair. In addition, it is a food source with a higher B vitamin content and a lower allergen profile compared to soy protein powder. Another advantage of pea protein is that its raw material, peas, is not produced on such large scales as soybeans, which makes the environmental impact of its production relatively lower than soybeans.

In summary, if you are looking for a protein source that is plant-based, stomach and muscle friendly, will not trigger an allergic reaction, and is produced by taking into account the environment, pea protein can end your search. If you want to add plant-based protein to your diet without compromising on taste, you can try Newer Foodsproducts that we produce entirely using pea protein, and leave your taste the same and change your eating habits.

Source:
https://kos.com/blogs/articles/pea-protein-vs-soy-protein
https://sniglobal.org/prevalence-of-soy-allergy-lowest-among-the-big-8
https://www.healthkart.com/connect/is-pea-protein-better-than-soy-protein

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Ferah Yıldırım