Vegetable protein is protein derived from plant-based sources. With the exception of soybeans, protein from plant sources is considered incomplete, meaning that one or more of the 8 essential amino acids is missing. For this reason, vegetable protein supplements combine complementary plant-based protein sources to provide a complete protein.
Vegetable protein may contain protein from soy, rice, and other plant-based sources, and is a good vegetarian protein option. Vegetable protein may also contain additional vitamins and nutrients.
Consume vegetable protein as part of a healthy diet.