India, June 28 -- From sprouted moong and paneer to Greek yoghurt and tofu, protein-rich foods are often promoted as healthy staples. But not all protein sources offer the same nutritional value, digestibility or quality. In a June 13 Instagram post, dietitian Shweta J Panchal rated nine popular protein foods, explaining their strengths, limitations and who should be cautious while eating them. Here's what she had to say. (Also read: 'Your body is screaming, you're just not listening': Fitness coach shares 7 warning signs you should never ignore )

According to Shweta, sprouted moong offers better protein absorption than regular moong. "Sprouting improves the bioavailability of protein by around 30%, but it's still not a source of complet...