In the short term, meat and dairy make your body burn more calories after eating than plant proteins like beans or tofu, but after a while, both types work the same way.

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The significance of protein in food intake and body weight regulation

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2003 Nov

The study found that animal protein makes your body burn more calories right after eating than plant protein, but over time, both types of protein make your body burn about the same amount of calories — so the difference goes away.

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The significance of protein in food intake and body weight regulation

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DOI: 10.1097/00075197-200311000-00005

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