Foods that are highest in these essential amino acids are animal fats. This makes it harder for vegans to get all the nutrients that they need. With that being said, vegans may be onto something. After all, an average person should be consuming 50 grams to 60 grams of protein per day. According to the National Diet and Nutrition Survey, the average person eats between 75 grams and 100 grams. That’s a lot of animal fat!