The elevated thermic effect of dietary protein, with its relatively low coefficient of digestibility particularly for plant protein, reduces the net calories available from ingested protein compared with a well-balanced meal of equivalent caloric value.

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The thermic effect of food (TEF) is higher for protein than for fats or carbohydrates, meaning that the body uses more energy to digest, absorb, and metabolize protein. Additionally, plant proteins often have a lower digestibility compared to animal proteins, which further reduces the net calories available from protein compared to a balanced meal of equivalent caloric value.

The Elevated Thermic Effect of Dietary Protein, with Its Relatively