NutariRanked list · per 100g
High-protein foods
The highest-protein everyday foods, ranked by grams of protein per 100g. Great for building muscle, staying full and hitting a daily protein target.
| # | Food | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whey Protein Powder | 400 | 80g | 8g | 6.7g | 1.3g |
| 2 | Parmesan | 431 | 38.5g | 4.1g | 29g | 0g |
| 3 | Bacon | 541 | 37g | 1.4g | 42g | 0g |
| 4 | Chicken Breast | 165 | 31g | 0g | 3.6g | 0g |
| 5 | Turkey Breast | 135 | 30g | 0g | 1g | 0g |
| 6 | Tuna | 132 | 28.2g | 0g | 1.3g | 0g |
| 7 | Chicken Thigh | 209 | 26g | 0g | 10.9g | 0g |
| 8 | Peanuts | 567 | 25.8g | 16.1g | 49.2g | 8.5g |
| 9 | Pork Chop | 231 | 25.7g | 0g | 13.9g | 0g |
| 10 | Steak | 271 | 25g | 0g | 19g | 0g |
| 11 | Peanut Butter | 588 | 25g | 20g | 50g | 6g |
| 12 | Cheddar Cheese | 403 | 24.9g | 1.3g | 33.1g | 0g |
| 13 | Sardines | 208 | 24.6g | 0g | 11.5g | 0g |
| 14 | Shrimp | 99 | 24g | 0.2g | 0.3g | 0g |
| 15 | Mozzarella | 280 | 22.2g | 2.2g | 17.1g | 0g |
| 16 | Ham | 145 | 21g | 1.5g | 5.5g | 0g |
| 17 | Almonds | 579 | 21g | 22g | 50g | 12.5g |
| 18 | Sunflower Seeds | 584 | 21g | 20g | 51g | 8.6g |
| 19 | Salmon | 208 | 20.4g | 0g | 13.4g | 0g |
| 20 | Tempeh | 192 | 20.3g | 7.6g | 10.8g | 9g |
| 21 | Tilapia | 96 | 20.1g | 0g | 1.7g | 0g |
| 22 | Pistachios | 560 | 20g | 28g | 45g | 10.6g |
| 23 | Cashews | 553 | 18g | 30g | 44g | 3.3g |
| 24 | Cod | 82 | 17.8g | 0g | 0.7g | 0g |
| 25 | Ground Beef | 254 | 17.2g | 0g | 20g | 0g |
| 26 | Chia Seeds | 486 | 17g | 42g | 31g | 34.4g |
| 27 | Oats | 389 | 16.9g | 66.3g | 6.9g | 10.6g |
| 28 | Walnuts | 654 | 15g | 14g | 65g | 6.7g |
| 29 | Feta Cheese | 264 | 14.2g | 4.1g | 21.3g | 0g |
| 30 | Whole Wheat Bread | 247 | 13g | 41g | 3.4g | 6g |
| 31 | Popcorn | 387 | 13g | 78g | 4.5g | 14.5g |
| 32 | Hamburger | 250 | 13g | 22g | 12g | 1.2g |
| 33 | Egg | 143 | 12.6g | 0.7g | 9.5g | 0g |
| 34 | Grilled Chicken Salad | 110 | 12.5g | 4.5g | 4.8g | 1.5g |
| 35 | Edamame | 121 | 11.9g | 8.9g | 5.2g | 5.2g |
| 36 | Cheese Pizza | 266 | 11.4g | 33g | 10.4g | 2.3g |
| 37 | Cottage Cheese | 98 | 11.1g | 3.4g | 4.3g | 0g |
| 38 | Greek Yogurt | 59 | 10g | 3.6g | 0.4g | 0g |
| 39 | Bagel | 257 | 10g | 50g | 1.5g | 2.1g |
| 40 | Granola | 471 | 10g | 64g | 20g | 7g |
High-protein foods FAQ
- What are the best high-protein foods?
- Top choices include Whey Protein Powder, Parmesan and Bacon. See the full ranked list above — 40 high-protein foods with calories and macros per 100g.
- How is this list of high-protein 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 foods?
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