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Ranking · per 100g

High Protein Foods

61 foods ranked by protein per 100g edible portion, computed directly from USDA FoodData Central records. Every food links to its full nutrient profile and USDA source.

  1. 01Pumpkin Seeds30.2g/100g
  2. 02Peanuts25.8g/100g
  3. 03Lentils24.6g/100g
  4. 04Tuna24.4g/100g
  5. 05Cheddar23.3g/100g
  6. 06Chicken Breast22.5g/100g
  7. 07Mozzarella22.2g/100g
  8. 08Black Beans21.6g/100g
  9. 09Almonds21.2g/100g
  10. 10Chickpeas20.5g/100g
  11. 11Salmon20.4g/100g
  12. 12Beef20g/100g
  13. 13Turkey19.7g/100g
  14. 14Flax Seeds18.3g/100g
  15. 15Cashews18.2g/100g
  16. 16Cod17.8g/100g
  17. 17Tofu17.3g/100g
  18. 18Pork16.9g/100g
  19. 19Chia Seeds16.5g/100g
  20. 20Walnuts15.2g/100g
  21. 21Quinoa14.1g/100g
  22. 22Shrimp13.6g/100g
  23. 23Oats13.2g/100g
  24. 24Whole Wheat Bread12.9g/100g
  25. 25Eggs12.4g/100g
  26. 26Edamame11.2g/100g
  27. 27Cottage Cheese11.1g/100g
  28. 28Greek Yogurt10.3g/100g
  29. 29Garlic6.4g/100g
  30. 30Green Peas5.4g/100g
  31. 31Milk3.3g/100g
  32. 32Sweet Corn3.3g/100g
  33. 33Mushrooms3.1g/100g
  34. 34Kale2.9g/100g
  35. 35Spinach2.9g/100g
  36. 36White Rice2.7g/100g
  37. 37Broccoli2.6g/100g
  38. 38Asparagus2.2g/100g
  39. 39Potato2.1g/100g
  40. 40Avocado2g/100g
  41. 41Cauliflower1.9g/100g
  42. 42Green Beans1.8g/100g
  43. 43Sweet Potato1.6g/100g
  44. 44Cabbage1.3g/100g
  45. 45Onion1.1g/100g
  46. 46Banana1.1g/100g
  47. 47Bell Peppers1g/100g
  48. 48Orange0.9g/100g
  49. 49Carrots0.9g/100g
  50. 50Tomatoes0.9g/100g
  51. 51Mango0.8g/100g
  52. 52Blueberries0.7g/100g
  53. 53Grapes0.7g/100g
  54. 54Strawberries0.7g/100g
  55. 55Cucumber0.7g/100g
  56. 56Watermelon0.6g/100g
  57. 57Pineapple0.5g/100g
  58. 58Pear0.4g/100g
  59. 59Honey0.3g/100g
  60. 60Apple0.3g/100g
  61. 61Olive Oil0g/100g

New to this nutrient? Read High Protein Foods: what the numbers mean. Source: USDA FoodData Central. Foods without a measured value are excluded, not estimated.

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