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I think the proposed value here is in the quality and quantity of protein provided Boiled Lentils are around 9% protein - http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/sho

I think the proposed value here is in the quality and quantity of protein provided Boiled Lentils are around 9% protein - http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/4783?qlookup=16070&max=25&man=&lfacet=&new=1 http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/4783?qlookup=16070&ma... Where according to this thesis project presentation grubs are 42% protein.

alextgordon 12y ago
I was puzzling over how 25% protein could turn into 9% protein, but then I realised: that boiled number is including 70% water. Obviously there is no protein in water. If you ignore the water, it's 29% protein. Alternatively, 25g/100kcal.