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Aisling Fourie Nutrition

"How to Calculate Your Daily Protein Intake from Food Sources"

Protein Rich foods

Protein

Calories

Measurent

Typical Serving

Almond butter

21 grams

614 calories

100 grams

2 tablespoons = 7 grams protein

Almonds

21 grams

579 calories

100 grams

1 ounce = 6 grams protein

Bacon (cooked)

37 grams

541 calories

100 grams

1 slice – 3 grams protein

Beans (cooked legumes)

8.7 grams

127 calories

100 grams

1/2 cup = 7 grams protein

Beef, ground (cooked 95% lean)

27 grams

174 calories

100 grams

3 ounces = 23 grams protein

Beef, steak (sirloin)

27 grams

244 calories

100 grams

3 ounces = 23 grams protein

Cashew

18 grams

553 calories

100 gram

1 ounce = 5 grams protein

Chia seeds

17 grams

486 calories

100 grams

1 ounce = 4.7 grams protein

Chicken breasts

31 grams

165 calories

100 grams

4 ounces = 36 grams protein

Chicken thighs

24 grams

177 calories

100 grams

4 ounces = 28 grams protein

Cottage cheese (2%)

12 grams

86 calories

100 grams

1/2 cup = 13 grams protein

Edamame (cooked)

11 grams

122 calories

100 grams

1 cup = 17 grams protein

Egg whites

11 grams

52 calories

100 grams

1 large = 3.6 grams protein

Eggs

13 gram

143 calories

100 grams

1 large = 6 grams protein

Fish, Cod

18 grams

82 calories

100 grams

3 ounce = 15 grams protein

Fish, halibut (cooked)

23 grams

111 calories

100 grams

3 ounce = 19 grams protein

Fish, salmon (cooked)

24 grams

178 caloires

100 grams

3 ounce = 21 grams protein

Fish, Tilapia

26 grams

129 calories

100 grams

3 ounce = 22 grams

Greek Yoghurt (varies by brand)

10 grams

87 calories

100 grams

1 cup = 24 grams protein

Hemp seeds

30 grams

567 calories

100 grams

3 tablespoons (30 g) = 9 grams protein

Hummus (varies by brand or recipe)

7 grams

250 calories

100 grams

2 tablespoons = 2 grams of protein

Peanut butter

22 grams

598 calories

100 grams

2 tablespoons = 7 grams protein

Peanuts

25 grams

607 calories

100 grams

1 ounce = 7 grams protein

Pine nuts

14 grams

673 calories

100 grams

1 ounce = 4 grams protein

Pork chops (lean, cooked)

21 grams

280 calories

100 grams

3 ounces = 18 grams protein

Pork, tenderloin

27 grams

154 calories

100 grams

3 ounces = 22 grams protein

Protein Powder (whey)

78 grams

338 calories

100 grams

38 grams (1 scoop) = 30 grams protein

pumpkin seeds

19 grams

446 calories

100 grams

1 ounce = 5 grams protein

Refried beans

5 grams

92 calories

100 grams

1/2 cup = 7 grams protein

Ricotta Cheese (part skim)

11 grams

138 calories

100 grams

1/2 cup = 14 grams protein

Prawns (cooked)

24 grams

99 calories

100 grams

3 ounces = 19 grams protein

Sunflower seeds

21 grams

584 calories

100 grams

1/4 cup = 6 grams protein

Tempeh

19 grams

193 calories

100 grams

1 cup = 31 grams protein

Tofu

8 grams

76 calories

100 grams

1/2 cup = 10 grams protein

Tuna

28 grams

132 calories

100 grams

3 ounces = 24 grams protein

Turkey breast

29 grams

189 calories

100 grams

3 ounces = 26 grams protein

Turkey, deli meat

18 grams

98 calories

100 grams

4 ounces 20 grams protein

Turkey, ground (93% lean)

19.5 grams

141 calories

100 grams

3 ounces = 16.5 grams protein

Yogurt (lowfat, plain)

6 grams

70 calories

100 grams

1 cup = 11 grams

Above is a comprehensive list of foods and their protein levels, taken from the USDA database. This is for reference only to help you calculate your daily intake of protein through a rich and diverse diet. Please refer to the USDA database if an y foods cant be found above.


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This is not medical advice and everyones dietary needs are individual!

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