quantitative
Analysis v1
Strong Support
Chorizo doesn't have enough of certain important amino acids for little kids under 3, so even though it's close, its protein quality just misses the 'excellent' rating.
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Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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Pork cuts, hams, and sausages have digestible indispensable amino acid scores (DIAAS) close to or over 100
Cross-Sectional Study
Animal
The study found that in chorizo, the sulfur amino acids are the limiting factor for young children, making its protein quality just below 'excellent'—exactly what the claim says.
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