List Of High Protein Foods

High protein foods are great for packing on extraFat- 9 g
muscle. To make sure that your diet is filled withGround turkey (3 oz)
muscle-building proteins, it is extremely important toProtein- 22 g
consider which high protein foods you should consumeCalories- 193
during your daily eating routine. To help you select theFat- 11 g
best high protein foods for your diet, we've compiled aSalmon (half fillet)
list of some of the most protein-packed foods thatProtein- 39 g
you can find in your average grocery store.Calories- 367
You will notice that the list covers a broad variety ofFat- 22 g
high protein foods. This was done intentionally so thatTuna (canned, 1 cup)
you can compare food types and have more optionsProtein- 39 g
to add to your daily meals.Calories- 179
The list:Fat- 1 g
(all nutrition estimates are based on standard singleDeli turkey (1 oz)
servings)Protein- 4 g
Peanut butter (2 tbsp)Calories- 31
Protein- 8 gFat- 1 g
Calories- 188Findings:
Fat- 16 gHigh protein foods vary substantially in protein, fat, and
Raw almonds (19 pieces)calorie content per serving. Some of the best high
Protein- 7 gprotein foods have high fat counts; however, it is
Calories- 180important to consider that not all fats are bad for you,
Fat- 14 gand some can be very beneficial to your diet- even if
Almond butter (1 tbsp)weight loss is your top priority. Almonds, for example,
Protein- 2 gare rich in omega three fatty acids but low in saturated
Calories- 101fats.
Fat- 9 gIn general, if you are looking for an efficient way to
Skinless chicken breast (1 cup)increase your protein count but keep your calorie and
Protein- 38 gfat intakes minimal, than fish and lean meats are an
Calories- 258effective option. Canned tuna (hold the mayo) tops the
Fat- 10.4list as the most efficient protein source. Skinless
Ground beef (90% lean, 3 oz)chicken breasts, deli turkey, ground turkey, and lean
Protein- 23 gground beef are also highly efficient high protein foods.
Calories- 182