high protein foods
I found this on one of obesityhelp.com's forums, thought it would be useful. Of course, still read your labels
Take care everyone,
Sim
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An ounce of meat or fish has approximately 7 grams of protein.
Beef
Hamburger patty, 4 oz - 28 grams protein
Steak, 6 oz - 42 grams
Most cuts of beef - 7 grams of protein per ounce
Chicken
Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein
Chicken thigh - 10 grams (for average size)
Drumstick - 11 grams
Wing - 6 grams
Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz - 35 grams
Fish
Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce
Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein
Pork
Pork chop, average - 22 grams protein
Pork loin or tenderloin, 4 oz - 29 grams
Ham, 3 oz serving - 19 grams
Ground pork, 1 oz raw - 5 grams; 3 oz cooked - 22 grams
Bacon, 1 slice - 3 grams
Canadian-style bacon (back bacon), slice - 5 - 6 grams
Eggs and Dairy
Egg, large - 6 grams protein
Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
Yogurt, 1 cup - usually 8-12 grams, check label
Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) - 6 grams per oz
Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) - 7 or 8 grams per oz
Hard cheeses (Parmesan) - 10 grams per oz
Beans (including soy)
Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
Soy beans, ½ cup cooked - 14 grams protein
Split peas, ½ cup cooked - 8 grams
Nuts and Seeds
Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
Almonds, ¼ cup - 8 grams
Peanuts, ¼ cup - 9 grams
Cashews, ¼ cup - 5 grams
Pecans, ¼ cup - 2.5 grams
Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup - 6 grams
Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup - 9 grams
Flax seeds - ¼ cup - 8 grams
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RNY June 26, Seattle, WA
HW 323 lbs; SW 307 lbs; CW 243 lbs, GW 150 lbs