While green leafy vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, their protein content is relatively low on a per-weight basis compared to legumes, dairy products, and eggs.
Which one of the following foods is not naturally rich in protein?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2022 · Topic: Vitamins and Nutrition (Proteins: Types, Amino Acids, Sources, Functions, Deficiency Disorders)
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