Excellent protein gm reference

Gena L.
on 8/29/08 7:39 am - Sun City, AZ
I thought this was a very helpful resource. It was posted on the main forum a few days ago by a woman who found it elsewhere. Any way hope it will help you!

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 – 19 grams
• Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams

 

Sandra C.
on 8/29/08 9:15 pm - Phoenix, AZ
Thanks Gena..This condensed version of protein content is very, very helpful. I'm going to copy and paste it into my notebook! Have a wonderful weekend!
ginau
on 8/30/08 3:46 am - mesa, AZ
This is great to post on the fridge !!!

Thank YOU !!!!!

GinaU aka Jeanna 
 RNY revised  to Extended RNY 5/2008
Total loss 181 and counting 
 
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Gena L.
on 8/30/08 6:32 am - Sun City, AZ
You are welcome Gina...or is it Jeanna?  I am confused. But it is great for us "Newbie's".

Gena

 

Azpoohbear
on 8/30/08 9:12 am - Vail, AZ
 Thanks Gena!  That is a real big help!

Leslie 

Gena L.
on 8/30/08 10:38 am - Sun City, AZ
You are more than welcome... glad I could help.

 

Gwynn M.
on 9/5/08 4:03 pm - Tucson, AZ

THIS WAS SUPER AWESOME!!  Thanks for sharing it!!  I printed it out for me AND my mom!

Such good information. I love the 'grams' conversion!!   It's on the side of my *fridge-a-dater* too!

Gwynn

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