Are there any vegetarian foods that are more protein-dense than cottage cheese and greek yogurt ...

distinctlybeautiful
distinctlybeautiful Posts: 1,041 Member
in Food and Nutrition
... besides protein powders?

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  • AlabamaMama224
    AlabamaMama224 Posts: 137 Member
    Seitan has roughly 16 grams of protein per 3 oz serving. I'm not sure how that compares to your dairy, since I don't eat it.
  • littlechiaseed
    littlechiaseed Posts: 489 Member
    Tofu, seitan, tempeh...don't become a cheesitarian
  • AlabamaMama224
    AlabamaMama224 Posts: 137 Member
    littlechiaseed wrote: »
    Tofu, seitan, tempeh...don't become a cheesitarian


    .......but I can't live without cheese.....(sarcasm voice off)

  • LUHAN27
    LUHAN27 Posts: 211 Member
    Chickpeas, red beans, black beans
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,204 Member
    distinctlybeautiful wrote: »
    ... besides protein powders?

    Off the top of my head, maybe some of the soy foods: Edamame, edamame/mung pasta, tempeh, dry-roasted soybeans.

    I dunno about tofu or fake meat, since I don't normally eat them (or protein powder, for that matter).

    Some veggies & fruit have a small amount of protein, and it can be very calorie efficient, but it's usually not complete protein (i.e., lacks some of the essential amino acids). Combining different things can help that, and the small amounts can add up.

    Check out the forum thread below. It links to a spreadsheet that lists foods in order by their protein/calorie efficiency - basically, the most protein for the fewest calories. The foods at the top of the spreadsheet are mostly meat/fish, but there are more vegetarian sources as you scroll down. Just pick some things you like from that list, and substitute them for things you're eating now that don't make as good a contribution to your goals.

    Carbs and Fats are cheap. Here's a Guide to getting your PROTEIN's worth. Fiber also...
  • ClubSilencio
    ClubSilencio Posts: 2,983 Member
    Dry Roasted Edamame

    I don't know if it's more protein dense than cheese/yogurt but a few handfuls a day would help you in reaching your protein needs. 1/2 cup has almost 30g and it's handy when you're on the go.

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  • KETOGENICGURL
    KETOGENICGURL Posts: 687 Member
    hemp seed MOST matches the 8 essential amino acids in meat in one food, AND has 50% of needed magnesium and potassium RDA in one serving, most seeds are higher in protein, and closer to proteins found in meats, comparatively. As a kidney disease patient I can't have meat now, and as a vegetarian I looked for a low carb food that is also better for my weight loss that having beans and rice, etc.
  • distinctlybeautiful
    distinctlybeautiful Posts: 1,041 Member
    Thanks y'all :)
  • bmbowers01
    bmbowers01 Posts: 1 Member
    Beans, quinoa, edamame, chickpeas
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
    Black bean pasta. 28g per serving
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    Crispy fried tofu is lovely.

    Don't forget other cheeses - mozzarella (the fresh stuff), halloumi, feta, ricotta- cottage cheese and yoghurt aren't the only high protein options.

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