Synonyms for protein
ˈproʊ tin, -ti ɪnpro·tein

Princeton's WordNet

1. proteinnoun

   any of a large group of nitrogenous organic compounds that are essential constituents of living cells; consist of polymers of amino acids; essential in the diet of animals for growth and for repair of tissues; can be obtained from meat and eggs and milk and legumes

   "a diet high in protein"

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1. • Macromolecule

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1. List of paraphrases for "protein":

   protéines, energy-based, proteinaceous

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1. Alissa Rumsey:

   That means raw eggs would provide only 3g of digestible protein, compared to 6g of digestible protein from a cooked egg.

2. Melissa Majumdar:

   Some people experience sleepiness or sluggishness as a sign to eat more instead of the traditional hunger cues, if two or three hours after a meal you are low in energy, plug in a balanced snack of fiber and protein, like fresh fruit with a handful of nuts or a small bag of edamame.

3. Emily Martorano:

   Whey protein is one of the most absorbable forms of protein and it contains a very wide range of amino acids, so this is the best bet for someone who's looking to build muscle, build strength while also losing fat and weight.

4. Greg Loeb:

   If you're eating fresh produce, you're eating bugs, sometimes we entomologists joke that, hey, Cornell University's just a little bit more protein.

5. Mike Zuzolo:

   It's ... a rising tide that lifts all boats scenario when it comes to increasing (Chinese) consumption, which is good for everybody in the protein sector.