Which are the high-protein foods? How can I reach my goals by following a healthy and balanced diet? These questions are essential for athletes and people who work out regularly.
Want to add these foods to your diet? Don’t miss the High-Protein Foods Table we’ve put together for you.
Protein-Rich Foods
It’s time to find out which foods pack the most protein. Let’s create a high-protein foods table dividing them into two key groups based on their origin: animal or plant.
Table of protein-rich foods of animal origin
| Foods | Protein per 100 g [grams] | Energy per 100 g [kcals] |
| Chicken (breast) | 23,7 | 107 |
| Beef (lean) | 21,7 | 133 |
| Turkey (tenderloin) | 25,3 | 103 |
| Salmon (loin) | 18,7 | 216 |
| Tuna (natural, canned) | 23 | 100 |
| Prawns | 24,3 | 104 |
| Egg | 6,3 | 74 |
| Milk | 3,1 | 63 |
| Fresh cheese | 12 | 145 |
| Natural yogurt | 3,3 | 61 |
Anyway, if you want to know more, don’t hesitate to check out our article about the types of proteins.
Table of protein-rich foods of plant origin
Proteins from plant sources usually lack or limit some of the essential amino acids, known as limiting amino acids. However, since they contain many other beneficial substances and have a minimal fat content, they deserve a shoutout.
| Foods | Protein per 100 g [grams] | Energy per 100 g [kcals] |
| Peanut | 24 | 618 |
| Lupin | 36 | 371 |
| Lentils (boiled) | 9,5 | 116 |
| Chickpeas | 19 | 364 |
| Beans (white, cooked) | 5,8 | 89 |
| Kidney beans (cooked) | 11,61 | 313 |
| Fava beans | 8 | 88 |
| Peas | 5 | 81 |
| Beans | 21 | 347 |
| Rice | 2,7 | 130 |
| Textured soy | 51 | 326 |
| Quinoa | 13,1 | 374 |
| Buckwheat | 13,6 | 343 |
| Tofu | 11,1 | 110 |
| Seitan | 24,1 | 124 |
| Pumpkin seeds | 33,5 | 571 |
| Sunflower seeds | 20,8 | 593 |
| Millet seeds | 11 | 350 |
| Flax seeds | 18 | 534 |
| Sesame seeds | 23 | 628 |
| Edamame | 11 | 130 |
Other plant-based foods with high protein content are:
| Foods | Protein per 100 g [grams] | Energy per 100 g [kcals] |
| Spirulina | 57 | 290 |
| Hemp seeds | 31 | 553 |
| Amaranth | 14 | 374 |
Since vegan diets and vegetarian diets are becoming more popular, even among top athletes, we couldn’t miss the chance to talk about them.
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