NutariRanked list · per 100g
High-protein breakfast foods
The best high-protein breakfast foods, ranked by grams of protein per 100g — start the day full and on target, from eggs and Greek yogurt to oats and protein shakes.
| # | Food | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whey Protein Powder | 400 | 80g | 8g | 6.7g | 1.3g |
| 2 | Bacon | 541 | 37g | 1.4g | 42g | 0g |
| 3 | Turkey Breast | 135 | 30g | 0g | 1g | 0g |
| 4 | Peanut Butter | 588 | 25g | 20g | 50g | 6g |
| 5 | Ham | 145 | 21g | 1.5g | 5.5g | 0g |
| 6 | Salmon | 208 | 20.4g | 0g | 13.4g | 0g |
| 7 | Oats | 389 | 16.9g | 66.3g | 6.9g | 10.6g |
| 8 | Egg | 143 | 12.6g | 0.7g | 9.5g | 0g |
| 9 | Cottage Cheese | 98 | 11.1g | 3.4g | 4.3g | 0g |
| 10 | Scrambled Eggs | 149 | 10g | 1.6g | 11g | 0g |
| 11 | Greek Yogurt | 59 | 10g | 3.6g | 0.4g | 0g |
| 12 | Protein Shake | 83 | 10g | 6g | 2g | 0.5g |
| 13 | Granola | 471 | 10g | 64g | 20g | 7g |
| 14 | Bagel | 257 | 10g | 50g | 1.5g | 2.1g |
| 15 | Pancakes | 227 | 6g | 28g | 9.7g | 0.9g |
| 16 | Plain Yogurt | 61 | 3.5g | 4.7g | 3.3g | 0g |
| 17 | Skim Milk | 34 | 3.4g | 5g | 0.1g | 0g |
| 18 | Whole Milk | 61 | 3.2g | 4.8g | 3.3g | 0g |
| 19 | Oatmeal | 71 | 2.5g | 12g | 1.5g | 1.7g |
High-protein breakfast foods FAQ
- What are the best high-protein breakfast foods?
- Top choices include Whey Protein Powder, Bacon and Turkey Breast. See the full ranked list above — 19 high-protein breakfast foods with calories and macros per 100g.
- How is this list of high-protein breakfast foods ranked?
- Foods are ranked by protein / 100g using typical values for the common edible portion. Actual amounts vary by brand, cut and preparation.
- How can I track high-protein breakfast foods?
- Log any of these in one tap with the Nutari app — snap a photo and it estimates calories and macros for your portion automatically.
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