NutariRanked list · per 100g
High-protein snacks
The best high-protein snacks, ranked by grams of protein per 100g — portable, satisfying options to keep you full between meals and hit your protein target.
| # | Food | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parmesan | 431 | 38.5g | 4.1g | 29g | 0g |
| 2 | Tuna | 132 | 28.2g | 0g | 1.3g | 0g |
| 3 | Peanuts | 567 | 25.8g | 16.1g | 49.2g | 8.5g |
| 4 | Peanut Butter | 588 | 25g | 20g | 50g | 6g |
| 5 | Cheddar Cheese | 403 | 24.9g | 1.3g | 33.1g | 0g |
| 6 | Sardines | 208 | 24.6g | 0g | 11.5g | 0g |
| 7 | Mozzarella | 280 | 22.2g | 2.2g | 17.1g | 0g |
| 8 | Almonds | 579 | 21g | 22g | 50g | 12.5g |
| 9 | Sunflower Seeds | 584 | 21g | 20g | 51g | 8.6g |
| 10 | Tempeh | 192 | 20.3g | 7.6g | 10.8g | 9g |
| 11 | Pistachios | 560 | 20g | 28g | 45g | 10.6g |
| 12 | Cashews | 553 | 18g | 30g | 44g | 3.3g |
| 13 | Chia Seeds | 486 | 17g | 42g | 31g | 34.4g |
| 14 | Walnuts | 654 | 15g | 14g | 65g | 6.7g |
| 15 | Feta Cheese | 264 | 14.2g | 4.1g | 21.3g | 0g |
| 16 | Egg | 143 | 12.6g | 0.7g | 9.5g | 0g |
| 17 | Edamame | 121 | 11.9g | 8.9g | 5.2g | 5.2g |
| 18 | Cottage Cheese | 98 | 11.1g | 3.4g | 4.3g | 0g |
| 19 | Greek Yogurt | 59 | 10g | 3.6g | 0.4g | 0g |
| 20 | Protein Shake | 83 | 10g | 6g | 2g | 0.5g |
| 21 | Hummus | 166 | 7.9g | 14.3g | 9.6g | 6g |
| 22 | Dark Chocolate | 546 | 4.9g | 61g | 31g | 7g |
High-protein snacks FAQ
- What are the best high-protein snacks?
- Top choices include Parmesan, Tuna and Peanuts. See the full ranked list above — 22 high-protein snacks with calories and macros per 100g.
- How is this list of high-protein snacks 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 snacks?
- 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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