Learning About High-Protein Foods
What foods are high in protein?
The foods you eat contain nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals. Protein is a nutrient. Your body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices about which foods to eat.
Here are some examples of foods that are high in protein.
Dairy and dairy alternatives
- Cheese
- Milk
- Soy beverage
- Yogurt (especially Greek)
Meat
- Beef
- Chicken
- Ham
- Lamb
- Lunch meat
- Pork
- Sausage
- Turkey
Other protein foods
- Beans (black, garbanzo, kidney, lima)
- Eggs
- Hummus
- Lentils
- Nuts
- Peanut butter and other nut butters
- Peas
- Soybeans
- Tofu
- Veggie or soy patty. (Check the nutrition label for the amount of protein in each serving.)
Seafood
- Anchovies
- Cod
- Crab
- Halibut
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Shrimp
- Tilapia
- Trout
- Tuna
Protein supplements
- Bars. (Check the nutrition label for the amount of protein in each serving.)
- Drinks
- Powders
Work with your doctor to find out how much of this nutrient you need. Depending on your health, you may need more or less of it in your diet.
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Current as of: September 20, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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