SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 48

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q48

Which of the following has the highest protein content per gram?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Soyabean.

Which of the following has the highest protein content per gram? 

Soyabean

What is protein?

Protein is a macronutrient. The minimum quantity required per day is around 50 grams. Protein is used to make enzymes, hormones. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.  

Fruits have the lowest protein content, for example, apple has 0.003 g/ one gram.

Soybean:- 

Soybean is one of the richest sources of protein. The nutrition facts for 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of boiled soybeans are -  

a) Protein: 16.6 grams

b) Carbs: 9.9 grams

c) Sugar: 3 grams

d) Fiber: 6 grams

e) Fat: 9 grams