Vegan Leucine Estimator

Protein Source:

Amount Consumed (g):

Total Protein

Est. Leucine

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Assume plant proteins contain roughly 7% leucine by weight of the protein content, not total weight.

How this works

Plant proteins generally contain a lower percentage of leucine compared to animal proteins (roughly 6-8% vs 9-11%). To trigger muscle protein synthesis optimally, you need approximately 2.5-3g of leucine per meal.