What are some foods that contain protein?

Answer 1

Protein Content of Food
FOOD AMOUNT PROTEIN(gm) PROTEIN(gm/100 cal)
Tempeh 1 cup 41 9.3
Seitan 3 ounces 31 22.1
Soybeans, cooked 1 cup 29 9.6
Lentils, cooked 1 cup 18 7.8
Black beans, cooked 1 cup 15 6.7
Kidney beans, cooked 1 cup 13 6.4
Veggie burger 1 patty 13 13.0
Chickpeas, cooked 1 cup 12 4.2
Veggie baked beans 1 cup 12 5.0
Pinto beans, cooked 1 cup 12 5.7
Black-eyed peas, cooked 1 cup 11 6.2
Tofu, firm 4 ounces 11 11.7
Lima beans, cooked 1 cup 10 5.7
Quinoa, cooked 1 cup 9 3.5
Tofu, regular 4 ounces 9 10.6
Bagel 1 med.
(3 oz) 9 3.9
Peas, cooked 1 cup 9 6.4
Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), cooked 1/2 cup 8 8.4
Peanut butter 2 Tbsp 8 4.3
Veggie dog 1 link 8 13.3
Spaghetti, cooked 1 cup 8 3.7
Almonds 1/4 cup 8 3.7
Soy milk, commercial, plain 1 cup 7 7.0
Soy yogurt, plain 6 ounces 6 4.0
Bulgur, cooked 1 cup 6 3.7
Sunflower seeds 1/4 cup 6 3.3
Whole wheat bread 2 slices 5 3.9
Cashews 1/4 cup 5 2.7
Almond butter 2 Tbsp 5 2.4
Brown rice, cooked 1 cup 5 2.1
Spinach, cooked 1 cup 5 13.0
Broccoli, cooked 1 cup 4 6.8
Potato 1 med.
(6 oz) 4 2.7

Answer 2

According to the governator the multiple time Mr. Olympia,

It's in this order for most protein:

1. tuna fish
2. pork
3. Eggs
4.whole milk
so bacon n'eggs for breakfast , large glass o milk?

Answer 3

It's easier to ask what doesn't have protein! Pure sugar, pure starch and pure grease have no protein. Everything else has at least some.

The link below is very useful because it doesn't just list the protein content but also shows what amino acids are in the food so you know you're getting balanced protein!! This link also doesn't drop adware or cookies and they don't try to sell you anything.

Answer 4

1. Spirulina is the richest source of protein available on earth. It is a blue green algae. Packets of them in processed form are available at Sunova.
2. Plant protein examples are: Soya beans, peanuts, Dal etc.
3. Animal protein examples are: meat, egg, milk etc.

Answer 5

there are two major sources
the first is from animal production
the second is from plant
the beans company "family" almost the richest
it is ad viced to eat two sorts of plants rich protein in order to cover the needs of animal production

Answer 6

The best and more complete is soy bean (for vegetarians). In different ways like: tofu, soy milk, soy cheese, etc.

All kind of grains, nuts and cereals.

Answer 7

Meat, eggs, milk.

Beans and plants have certain amino acids, but not all 10 necessary to make a complete protein.

Answer 8

here is a data base that has high protien foods
http://www.highproteinfoods.net

you can even search foods to see how much protein it has.

Answer 9

* Milk
* Soy
* Eggs
* Cheese
* Yogurt
* Peanut Butter
* Lean Meats, Fish, and Poultry
* Beans, Tofu,
* Nuts and Seeds

Answer 10

all meat, cheese, seafood, yogurt, beans, nuts, as well as man made protein bars, cereals, protein shakes.