BIOLOGICAL VALUE

Biological Value


The Biological Value (BV) is a scale of measurement used to determine what percentage of a given nutrient source is utilized by the body. The scale is most frequently applied to protein sources, particularly whey protein. Biological Value is derived from providing a measure intake of protein, then determining the nitrogen uptake versus nitrogen excretion. The theoretical highest BV of any food source is 100%. In short - BV refers to how well and how quickly your body can actually use the protein you consume.

BV Chart:

Whey Protein Isolate = 159

Whey Protein Concentrate = 104

Eggs whole = 100

Eggs white = 88

Chicken / Turkey = 79

Fish = 70

Lean Beef = 69

Cow's Milk = 60

Unpolished Rice = 59

Brown Rice = 57

White Rice = 56

Peanuts = 55

Peas = 45

Whole Wheat = 49

Soy beans = 47

Wholegrain Wheat = 44

Corn = 36

Dry Beans = 34

White Potato = 34