FOURTH LIST MIGHT BE A REPEAT OF ALL THE REST? #1: Turkey and Chicken (Turkey Breast) Protein in 100g 3oz serving (85g) Protein to Calorie Ratio 30g 26g 1g protein per 4.5 calories Chicken: Chicken Breast (58g) provides 17g protein. Chicken Leg (69g) provides 18g protein. Chicken Thigh (37g) provides 9g protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. #2: Fish (Tuna, Salmon, Halibut) Protein in 100g 3oz Fillet (85g) Protein to Calorie Ratio 26g 22g 1g protein per 4.5 calories Other fish high in protein per fillet(3oz or 85g): Tuna (22g), Salmon (22g), Halibut (22g), Snapper (22g), Perch(21g), Flounder and Sole (21g), Cod (20g), Tilapia (17g). Click to see complete nutrition facts. #3: Cheese (Non-fat Mozzarella) Protein in 100g 1oz Slice (28g) Protein to Calorie Ratio 32g 9g 1g protein per 4.7 calories Other cheese high in protein per ounce(28g): Low-fat Cottage Cheese (5g), Low-fat Swiss Cheese (8g), Low-fat Cheddar (6g), Parmesan (10g), Romano (9g). *Low or Non Fat Mozzarella and Cottage Cheese provide the most protein per calorie, full fat cheeses typically only provide 1g protein per 20 calories, and are less optimal sources of protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. Advertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads) #4: Pork Loin (Chops) Protein in 100g 1 Chop (134g,~5oz) Protein to Calorie Ratio 25g 33g 1g protein per 5.2 calories Sirloin Roast 3oz (28g) provides 23g of protein, Ham 3oz (28g) provides 18g of protein, 1 slice of bacon (8g) provides 3g of protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. #5: Lean Beef and Veal (Low Fat) Protein in 100g 3oz Slice (85g) Protein to Calorie Ratio 36g 31g 1g protein per 5.3 calories T-Bone Steak 3oz (28g) provides 19g of protein, 1 Piece of Beef Jerky (20g) provides 7g of protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. #6: Tofu Protein in 100g 3oz Slice (85g) Protein to Calorie Ratio 7g 6g 1g protein per 7.4 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts. Advertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads) #7: Beans (Mature Soy Beans) Protein in 100g 1 cup (172g) Protein to Calorie Ratio 17g 29g 1g protein per 10.4 calories Other beans high in protein per cup cooked: Kidney Beans (17g), White Beans (17g), Lima Beans (15g), Fava Beans (14g), Black Beans (15g), Mung Beans (14g). Click to see complete nutrition facts. #8: Eggs (Especially Egg Whites) Protein in 100g 1 Large Egg (50g) Protein to Calorie Ratio 13g 6g 1g protein per 12 calories 1 Egg White (33g) provides 4g protein, 1g protein to 4.4 calories. Click to see complete nutrition facts. #9: Yogurt, Milk, and Soymilk Protein in 100g 1 cup (245g) Protein to Calorie Ratio 6g 14g 1g protein per 18 calories 1 cup skim milk (245g) provides 8g protein, 1 cup soymilk (243g) provides 8g protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. #10: Nuts and Seeds (Pumpkin, Squash, and Watermelon Seeds, Peanuts, Almonds) Protein in 100g 1 Ounce (28g) Protein to Calorie Ratio 33g 9g 1g protein per 15.8 calories Other nuts and seeds high in protein (grams proten per ounce (28g)): Peanuts (7g), Almonds (6g), Pistachios (6g), Sunflower Seeds (6g), Flaxseed (5g), Mixed Nuts (4g). Click to see complete nutrition facts. < PreviousNext > Advertisement (Bad ad? How to mute ads) Click each heading for more info... ? High Protein Foods by Nutrient Density (Protein per Gram) (Click to expand) #1: Spirulina (Buy from Amazon.com) 58g per 100 grams 4g per tablespoon (7 grams) 1g protein per 5 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts for Spirulina #2: Parmesan Cheese 42g per 100 grams 2g per tablespoon (5 grams) 1g protein per 11 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts for Parmesan Cheese #3: Dry Roasted Soy Beans 40g per 100 grams 68g per cup (172 grams) 1g protein per 11.3 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts for Dry Roasted Soybeans #4: Lean Veal and Beef 37g per 100 grams 31g per 3 ounce serving (85 grams) 1g protein per 5.5 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts for Lean Veal #5: Lamb (Shoulder) 36g per 100 grams 20g per chop (55 grams) 1g protein per 7.9 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts for Lamb Shoulder #6: Chicken and Turkey Breast 33g per 100 grams 58g in a chicken breast (172 grams) 1g protein per 5.6 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts for Dried Cod #7: Squash and Pumpkin Seeds 33g per 100 grams 9g per ounce (28 grams) 1g protein per 15.8 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts for Squash and Pumpkin Seeds #8: Non-fat Mozzarella 32g per 100 grams 36g per cup shredded (113 grams) 1g protein per 4.7 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts for Non-fat Mozzarella #9: Fish (Tuna) 30g per 100 grams 26g per 3 ounce serving (85 grams) 1g protein per 4.6 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts for Tuna Fish #10: Pork Loin (Chops) 30g per 100 grams 23g per chop (78 grams, ~3oz) 1g protein per 9.2 calories Click to see complete nutrition facts for Pork Chops ? Other Protein Rich Foods (Especially for Pescatarians and Vegetarians) (Click to expand) Almonds 21g per 100 gram serving (575 calories) 30g per cup (143 grams) (822 calories) 6g per ounce (28 grams) (161 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Almonds Pistachios (Dry Roasted) 21g per 100 gram serving (571 calories) 26g per cup (123 grams) (702 calories) 6g per ounce (28 grams) (160 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Pistachios Peanuts 24g per 100 gram serving (585 calories) 35g per cup (146 grams) (854 calories) 7g per ounce (28 grams) (164 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Peanuts Pine Nuts 14g per 100 gram serving (673 calories) 19g per cup (135 grams) (909 calories) 4g per ounce (28 grams) (188 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Pine Nuts Pecans 9g per 100 gram serving (691 calories) 9g per cup (99 grams) (684 calories) 2.6g per ounce (28 grams) (193 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Pecans Sunflower Seeds 21g per 100 gram serving (584 calories) 30g per cup (140 grams) (818 calories) 6g per ounce (28 grams) (164 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Sunflower Seeds Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened) 20g per 100 gram serving (229 calories) 17g per cup (86 grams) (197 calories) 1g per tablespoon (5 grams) (11 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Flax Seeds 18g per 100 gram serving (534 calories) 31g per cup (168 grams) (897 calories) 2g per tablespoon (10 grams) (53 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Flax Seeds Sesame Seeds 18g per 100 gram serving (573 calories) 26g per cup (144 grams) (825 calories) 1.6g per tablespoon (9 grams) (52 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Whole Dried Sesame Seeds Vital Wheat Gluten 75g per 100 gram serving (370 calories) 63g per 3oz serving (85 grams) 21g per ounce (28 grams) (104 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Vital Wheat Gluten Tempeh (Cooked) 18g per 100 gram serving (196 calories) 15g per 3 ounce serving (84 grams) (165 calories) 5g per ounce (28 grams) (55 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Cooked Tempeh Lentils 9g per 100 gram serving (114 calories) 18g per cup cooked (198 grams) (226 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Cooked Lentils Lobster 26g per 100 gram serving (143 calories) 43g per lobster (163 grams) (233 calories) 22g per 3 ounce serving (85 grams) (122 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Lobster Crab 19g per 100 gram serving (97 calories) 26g per King Crab leg (134 grams) (130 calories) 16g per 3 ounce serving (85 grams) (82 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Crab Octopus 30g per 100 gram serving (164 calories) 25g per 3oz serving (85 grams) (139 calories) 8g per ounce (28 grams) (46 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Octopus Fish Roe (Eggs) 29g per 100 gram serving (204 calories) 24g per 3oz serving (85 grams) (173 calories) 8g per ounce (28 grams) (57 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Fish Roe Abalone 20g per 100 gram serving (189 calories) 17g per 3 ounce serving (85 grams) (161 calories) 6g per ounce (28 grams) (54 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Abalone Whey Powder 13g per 100 gram serving (353 calories) 19g per cup (145 grams) (512 calories) 1g per tablespoon (8 grams) (28 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Sweet Whey Powder Zwieback 10g per 100 gram serving (426 calories) 0.7g per piece (7 grams) (30 calories) 3g per ounce (28 grams) (119 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Zwieback Yeast Extract Spread (Marmite) 28g per 100 gram serving (158 calories) 2g per teaspoon (6 grams) (9 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Yeast Extract Spread Quinoa (Cooked) 4.4g per 100 gram serving (120 calories) 8.1g per cup cooked (185 grams) (222 calories) Click to see complete nutrition facts for Cooked Quinoa To find even more high protein foods, use the nutrient ranking tool. ? Low Calorie Snacks High in Protein (50~200 Calories Each) (Click to expand) Serving Size Protein Calories Protein(g) per Calorie Canned Tuna 1 can (165g / 6oz) 42 grams 191 calories 1g per 4.6cal Dry Roasted Soybeans 1/4 Cup (43g) 17 grams 194 calories 1g per 11.4cal 3 Pieces of Cheese (Parmesan) 3 cubic inches (30g) 11 grams 117 calories 1g per 10.6cal Dry Roasted Peanuts 1/4 Cup (37g) 9 grams 214 calories 1g per 23.8cal Almonds 1/4 Cup (36g) 8 grams 206 calories 1g per 25.8cal Pistachios 1/4 Cup (31g) 7 grams 176 calories 1g per 25.1cal Sunflower Seeds 1/4 Cup (35g) 7 grams 205 calories 1g per 29.3cal Non-Fat (Skim) Milk 1 cup (245g / 8oz) 8 grams 83 calories 1g per 10.4cal Soymilk (Unsweetened) 1 cup (243g / 8oz) 7 grams 80 calories 1g per 11.4cal Hard Boiled Egg 1 egg (50g) 6 grams 78 calories 1g per 13cal Toasted Whole Wheat with Yeast Extract Spread (Marmite) 1 slice + 1 tsp (48g) 6 grams 137 calories 1g per 22.8cal ? Protein Isolates (Click to expand) As obtaining too much protein may have adverse health affects, use of protein isolates should be approached with caution and is best for those looking to moderately boost their protein intake or gain weight/muscle mass. For more information on gaining weight see the article on high calorie foods. Protein per 100 grams Calories Protein(g) per Calorie Unsweetened Dry Gelatin 86 grams 335 calories 1g per 3.9cal Egg White Powder 82 grams 376 calories 1g to 4.6cal Soy Protein Isolate 81 grams 338 calories 1g to 4.2cal Vital Wheat Gluten 75 grams 370 calories 1g to 4.9cal Spirulina (Dried Seaweed) 58 grams 290 calories 1g to 5cal De-fatted Peanut Flour 52 grams 327 calories 1g to 6.3cal Low-fat Sunflower Seed Flour 48 grams 326 calories 1g to 6.8cal Low-fat Soy Flour 47 grams 372 calories 1g to 7.9cal Non-fat Milk Powder 36 grams 362 calories 1g to 10cal Dried Whey 13 grams 353 calories 1g to 27.2cal ? Recipes High in Protein (Especially for Vegans and Vegetarians) (Click to expand) Vegetarian Kibbeh (Kibet Adas) Spicey Lentil Cabbage Split Pea Salad Spicey Lentil Cabbage Vegetarian Gumbo with Navy Beans Low Sugar Chocolate Banana Pudding Blackberry Apple Almond Salad Pumpkin Soup with Yellow Split Peas Lentil Soup ? Further Reading (Click to expand) ? Comments (Click to expand) ? Click to see more comments... ? Related Articles (Click to expand) ? 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