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Top 100 Foods With Protein - Care Omnia Nutrition




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Pork Skin contains protein

Proteins are large, complex molecules, made up of about 20 amino acids.

Protein is important for the entire body to function properly.

Proteins are the building blocks of life.

They are important for your body to function properly.

You find protein-rich foods in:

  • Legumes and Legume Products
  • American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
  • Dairy and Egg Products
  • Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
  • Finfish and Shellfish Products
  • Beverages
  • Nuts and Seeds

You can find a more detailed list of foods that contain protein below.

Want to learn more about protein?

Check out our article named: What Is Protein? Why Is It So Important?


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Ranked List Of 100 Foods With Protein

Below you'll find a list of the top 100 foods that contain protein. It's ranked from the food with the most amount to the food with the least amount.

For ease of use, we've grouped together all foods that share the same rank. Click on the rows with the symbol to show or hide the foods with the same rank.

By clicking on a food you'll get a list of all the nutrient content of that food.

Foods Ranked 1 - 20 With Protein

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
1
Two foods with same rank.
88.3 g
25 g
2
85.6 g
24.3 g
3
(Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
84.1 g
23.8 g
4
(Oogruk, Meat, Alaska Native)
82.6 g
23.4 g
5
(Powder, Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
82.4 g
23.4 g
6
79.9 g
22.7 g
7
Three foods with same rank.
78.1 g
22.1 g
(Not Further Specified)
(Whey Based, Not Further Specified)
8
(Flesh, Shoshone Bannock)
77.3 g
21.9 g
9
(Flakes, Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
76.9 g
21.8 g
10
76.2 g
21.6 g
11
75.2 g
21.3 g
12
69.9 g
19.8 g
13
Two foods with same rank.
66.7 g
18.9 g
14
64.1 g
18.2 g
15
Two foods with same rank.
63.6 g
18 g
(Produced By Acid Wash)
(Produced By Alcohol Extraction)
16
Three foods with same rank.
62.8 g
17.8 g
(Dried & Salted Fish)
(Salted)
(Unspecified Type)
17
Two foods with same rank.
62.4 g
17.7 g
(Fish, Alaska Native)
(Oogruk, Meat, Alaska Native)
18
(Fish, Alaska Native)
62.1 g
17.6 g
19
Two foods with same rank.
61.3 g
17.4 g
20
(Sockeye, Filets With Skin, Alaska Native)
60.6 g
17.2 g

Figure 1. Foods with protein rank 1 to 20


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Foods Ranked 21 - 40 With Protein

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
21
(Pacific, Alaska Native)
60.4 g
17.1 g
22
59.4 g
16.8 g
23
58.9 g
16.7 g
24
Two foods with same rank.
58.1 g
16.5 g
25
(Barbecue-Flavor)
57.9 g
16.4 g
26
57.5 g
16.3 g
27
(Alaska Native)
57 g
16.2 g
28
56.5 g
16 g
29
(Alaska Native)
56.2 g
15.9 g
30
55.7 g
15.8 g
31
Two foods with same rank.
55.6 g
15.8 g
(Soy Based, Not Further Specified)
32
55.5 g
15.7 g
33
Two foods with same rank.
55.3 g
15.7 g
(With Aspartame, Dry Mix, Reduced Calorie, Added Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Vitamin C)
(With Aspartame, Dry Mix, Reduced Calorie, No Added Sodium)
34
Three foods with same rank.
53.6 g
15.2 g
(High Protein, Powder)
(High Protein, Powder, Not Further Specified)
(High Protein, Powder)
35
52.5 g
14.9 g
36
(Koyadofu, Prepared With Calcium Sulfate)
52.4 g
14.9 g
37
(Defatted)
52.2 g
14.8 g
38
52.1 g
14.8 g
39
51.7 g
14.7 g

Figure 2. Foods with protein rank 21 to 40


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Foods Ranked 41 - 60 With Protein

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
41
51.5 g
14.6 g
42
(Defatted)
51.1 g
14.5 g
43
(Low-Fat, Seeds)
50.1 g
14.2 g
44
Three foods with same rank.
50 g
14.2 g
(Light, Powder)
(Light, Not Further Specified)
45
Two foods with same rank.
49.8 g
14.1 g
(Low Fat, Glandless, Seeds)
(Low-Fat)
46
(Defatted)
49.2 g
13.9 g
47
(Partially Defatted, Glandless, Seeds)
49.1 g
13.9 g
48
(Stabilized, Glucose Reduced)
48.2 g
13.7 g
49
Two foods with same rank.
48.1 g
13.6 g
(Partially Defatted, Seeds)
50
(Mollusks, Unspecified, Moist Heat)
47.7 g
13.5 g
51
Two foods with same rank.
47.6 g
13.5 g
52
46.1 g
13.1 g
53
Two foods with same rank.
45.7 g
13 g
(Regular, Powder)
(Milk Based, Powder)
54
44.6 g
12.6 g
55
(Flesh, Air-Dried, Packed In Oil, Alaska Native)
44.5 g
12.6 g
56
(Mature Seeds)
43.3 g
12.3 g
57
41.7 g
11.8 g
58
(Low Sodium)
41.6 g
11.8 g
59
(Partially Defatted, Glandless, Seeds)
41 g
11.6 g
60
(Pork, Restaurant)
40.9 g
11.6 g

Figure 3. Foods with protein rank 41 to 60


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Foods Ranked 61 - 72 With Protein

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RankFoodper 100gper Oz
61
Two foods with same rank.
40.4 g
11.5 g
(Baker's, Active Dry, Leavening Agents)
62
(Partially Defatted, Seeds)
40.3 g
11.4 g
63
Two foods with same rank.
40 g
11.3 g
(Dry Grated, Fat Free)
64
(King, Fish, Alaska Native)
39.9 g
11.3 g
65
39 g
11.1 g
66
Four foods with same rank.
38.6 g
10.9 g
(Full-Fat)
(Mature Seeds, No Salt Added)
(Mature Seeds, Salted)
67
38.1 g
10.8 g
68
(Shredded)
37.9 g
10.7 g
69
(Dried Fish With Soy Sauce, Korean Style)
37.8 g
10.7 g
70
Four foods with same rank.
37 g
10.5 g
(Reduced Sodium, Pork, Pan-Fried Or Roasted)
(Reduced Sodium)
(Reduced Sodium, Smoked Or Cured)
(Reduced Sodium, Unspecified If Fresh, Smoked, Or Cured)
71
(Top Round, Meat Only)
36.7 g
10.4 g
72
(Mature Seeds)
36.5 g
10.3 g

Figure 4. Foods with protein rank 61 to 72


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Foods In Different Categories With Protein

The food categories below have foods that contain protein.

Select a category to show a ranked list of all the foods in that category with protein.

Food Categories
Alcoholic Beverages
American Indian/Alaska Native Foods
Baby Foods
Baked Products
Beef Products
Beverages
Breakfast Cereals
Candy, Sweets or Lollies
Cereal Grains and Pasta
Dairy and Egg Products
Desserts
Dressings and Condiments
Fast Foods
Fats and Oils
Finfish and Shellfish Products
Fruits and Berries
Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
Legumes and Legume Products
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
Nuts and Seeds
Pork Products
Poultry Products
Restaurant Foods
Sauces and Gravies
Sausages and Luncheon Meats
Snacks
Soups, Broths, and Stews
Spices and Herbs
Vegetables and Vegetable Products

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