Proteiineittain

Proteiineittain is a Finnish term used in nutrition science to describe information, analysis, or classifications that are organized by protein content. In practice, it denotes a focus on the amount of protein present in a substance, rather than its total weight or energy alone.

In nutrition and food labeling, proteiineittain assessments help compare foods by their protein contribution to the diet. The term is used when planning meals for athletes, people with higher protein needs, or vegetarians who monitor protein intake.

Protein content is typically determined by chemical analysis, such as the Kjeldahl method, or estimated from food composition databases. Values are usually reported as grams of protein per 100 grams of food or per serving, sometimes alongside the percentage of energy from protein.

Practically, proteiineittain information supports decisions about protein adequacy, protein density, and portion size. It complements but does not replace other nutritional measures, such as total calories, fat, carbohydrate, or micronutrients.

Food examples commonly evaluated proteiineittain include meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, legumes, and some grains. Protein density varies, so foods with high protein per weight can still be relatively low-protein in a typical serving.

Origin: the word is Finnish, formed from proteiini (protein) and the suffix -eittain, functioning as an adverb meaning "in terms of protein content" or "protein-containing."