Table 1 Dietary phosphorus
Type | Source | Examples | GI absorption | Phos/protein ratio | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Organic plants | Plant proteins | Nuts, beans, chocolate | 20–40% | 5–15 mg/g | Protein gain |
Organic animals | Animal proteins | Fish, meat, chicken | 40–60% | 10–20 mg/g Egg whites <5 Egg yolk >20 | High value protein and amino acids |
Inorganic | Additives | Soft drink, fast food | ~100% | Very high (>>50Â mg/g) | No gain (teenagers?) |