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Vitamins, minerals, and fiber are known as micronutrients because they are required by the body, but in only very small amounts (usually measured in milligrams) relative to macronutrients (usually measured in grams) for body composition, performance, and health. Phytochemicals are biologically active compounds found in plants, and although they are not essential to health or performance, evidence suggests that some types might improve both by a small amount. In addition to providing high-quality protein, animal products are also rich in a number of vitamins and minerals which plants tend to lack or have in much smaller quantities. Examples include some of the B vitamins (in particular B12) and iron. In contrast, although plant-based protein sources are often lower quality and harder to digest, they tend to be higher in fiber and phytochemicals and lower in less healthy classes of fats.