Foods Highest in Protein
8,209 foods ranked by Protein per 100 g.
These are the foods highest in Protein, ranked by the amount per 100 g of the edible portion. Protein is one of the three energy-providing macronutrients, supplying 4 calories per gram. It is made of amino acids — the building blocks your body uses to build and repair muscle, skin, hair, enzymes, antibodies and many hormones. Nine of these amino acids are "essential", meaning they must come from food.
Read the full Protein guideValues per 100 g.
Lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy, soy, legumes, nuts and seeds are the richest everyday sources. Amounts are per 100 g of the edible portion; your serving may differ.
Protein — frequently asked questions
What foods are highest in Protein?
Per 100 g, some of the richest sources are Soy protein isolate, potassium type, crude protein basis, Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, SUPRO, Soy protein isolate, PROTEIN TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, ProPlus, Gelatins, dry powder, unsweetened and Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, dried (Alaska Native). See the full ranking above.
How much Protein do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 50 g. A common target is about 0.8 g per kg of body weight for general health, rising to 1.2–2.0 g/kg for active people and athletes.
What does Protein do?
Protein is one of the three energy-providing macronutrients, supplying 4 calories per gram. It is made of amino acids — the building blocks your body uses to build and repair muscle, skin, hair, enzymes, antibodies and many hormones. Nine of these amino acids are "essential", meaning they must come from food.