What foods are the best sources of protein?

Answer 1

The best source is probably spinach, which has 13 grams of protein in a 100-calorie serving. Firm tofu is a runner up, with 11.7 grams.

Soybeans have 9.6 grams of protein per 100 calories; lentils, 7.8 grams; romaine lettuce, 7.2 grams; broccoli and kale, 6.8 grams; black beans 6.7 grams; kidney beans and peas, 6.4 grams; black-eyed peas, 6.2 grams.

Cottage cheese has 11.3 grams of protein per 100 calories, but it also has 4.4 grams of fat, 17 mg of cholesterol, and 371 mg of sodium. Eggs have 8.8 grams of protein in along with 6.7 grams of fat and 260 mg of cholesterol. Cheddar cheese has 6.2 grams of protein, with 8.2 grams of fat and 26 mg of cholesterol.

Pinto beans and lima beans have 5.7 grams of protein per 100 calories, and peanut butter has 4.3 grams.

A 100-calorie serving of regular ground beef has 4.3 grams of protein, more than 9 grams of fat, and 24 milligrams of cholesterol.

All of the plant sources of protein have zero cholesterol and most are very low in fat.

Answer 2

All unrefined foods have varying amounts of protein, including leafy green vegetables, tubers, grains, legumes, and nuts. The best source might be the food that provides the most protein with the least amount of fat and calories, and also provides other important nutrients, like vitamins, minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals. Good choices that meet those requirements include broccoli and kale.

Answer 3

Unless you are vegetarian, the best sources of protein available are from natural sources such as grass fed bison, sockeye (wild) salmon, and eggs from uncaged free-range chickens that are well fed or natural organic foods.

The best sources of supplemental protein powder available are made from microfiltered, ion-exchanged whey protein isolates. Look for a brand that tastes good to you and is more than 80% protein by weight.