From a nutritional point of view, bird’s nest can provide the body with amino acids and other nutrients, and its benefits are consistent for both men and women.
Each 100 grams of dried bird’s nest contains 470 calories, including 50 grams of protein, 1.5 grams of carbohydrates, 1.5 grams of dietary fiber and 30 grams of fat.
The main nutrient in bird’s nest is protein, which has 1 essential amino acid (lysine) and 3 conditionally essential amino acids. The hydrolyzed amino acid content of bird’s nest is 42.272%, and the essential amino acid content accounts for 42% of the total amino acid content;
Meanwhile, the amino acids characterized by fresh taste (aspartic acid and glutamic acid) and aromatic taste (tyrosine and phenylalanine) were found in high content, indicating the delicious taste of bird’s nests.
Although bird’s nest is rich in nutrients, it should not be consumed in excess or it may easily cause indigestion. It is also important to pay attention to the occurrence of allergic reactions when consuming it, if so, you need to stop consuming it immediately and seek medical attention.
Bird’s nest can be consumed with other foods, such as red dates and meat, to increase nutritional diversity and maintain a balanced diet.