Foods that contain all of the essential amino acids are called complete proteins. These foods include beef, chicken, fish, eggs, milk and just about anything else derived from animal sources. Incomplete proteins don't have all of the essential amino acids and generally include vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds and nuts. So, if you're a vegetarian, does this mean you can't get complete protein? Not at all. Below is a chart listing some incomplete proteins. To get all of the essential amino acids, simply choose foods from two or more of the columns.
| Grains | Legumes | Seeds & Nuts | Vegetables |
| Barley | Beans | Sesame Seeds | Leafy Greens |
| Corn Meal | Lentils | Sunflower Seeds | Broccoli |
| Oats | Peas | Walnuts | |
| Rice | Peanuts | Cashews | |
| Pasta | Soy Products | Other Nuts | |
| Whole Grain Breads |
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