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| The following is a list of foods that are high in protein. The list is ordered by the percentage of protein per total calories, so you can see which foods are the most effective if you're trying to eat a diet high in protein. |
Most people only need about 50-70 grams of protein per day to be healthy. If you're looking to build muscle though, you should be getting more than that.
| Food |
Serving Size |
Weight (grams) |
Protein (grams) |
Calories |
% Calories from Protein |
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Canned Tuna |
3 oz |
84 |
22 |
99 |
88 |
|
Roasted Chicken |
3 oz |
84 |
26 |
139 |
75 |
|
Cottage Cheese |
4 oz |
113 |
14 |
81 |
69 |
|
Beef, Top Sirloin |
3 oz |
84 |
26 |
166 |
62 |
|
Salmon Filet |
3 oz |
85 |
22 |
155 |
56 |
|
Egg |
1 large |
50 |
9 |
74 |
49 |
|
Hamburger Patty |
3 oz |
82 |
21 |
178 |
47 |
|
Tofu, Hard |
1/2 oz |
126 |
10 |
97 |
42 |
|
Skim Milk |
1 cup |
245 |
8 |
83 |
40 |
|
Low-Fat Yogurt |
1 cup |
245 |
13 |
154 |
34 |
|
Cooked Lentils |
1/2 cup |
99 |
9 |
115 |
31 |
|
Soy Milk |
1 cup |
245 |
9 |
120 |
31 |
|
Broccoli |
5 inch stalk |
140 |
3 |
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