Table 6. Macronutrients (protein, total amino acids, essential amino acids, and non-essential amino acids) in the vegan meal plan (VMP) and suggested meal plan (SMP)

Nutrient components Protein (g) Total amino acid (mg) Essential amino acid (mg) Non-essential amino acid (mg)
VMP SMP VMP SMP VMP SMP VMP SMP
Breakfast 18.68 32.31 6,897.28 20,297.68 3,077.95 9,468.57 3,819.33 10,829.11
Lunch 22.15 35.40 6,541.28 18,869.00 2,850.16 8,761.83 3,691.12 10,107.17
Dinner 24.02 35.25 8,649.70 19,329.72 3,751.36 9,167.93 4,898.34 10,168.94
Total 64.85 102.95 32,759.11 69,691.38 14,359.53 32,293.70 18,399.58 37,404.83
Adapted from the ‘9th Korean Food Composition Tables I and II’.