Why is an Egg Considered a Standard Protein: The Science of Superior Nutrition
                                
                                
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                                Eggs have the highest nutritional quality protein of all food sources and are therefore the nutritional standard against which other proteins are compared. The remarkable completeness of its amino acid profile and high digestibility explain its golden standard status in the world of nutrition.