What qualifies a food/meal as protein-rich?

MsAmandaNJ

I see recipes for "protein-rich" meals, foods, smoothies, etc., but when I see they're 9 grams (or less) of protein per serving, I'm kinda bummed - almost feel deceived.

How about fiber? What constitutes a fiber-rich food?

Gallowmere1984

For me, if it's not at least 70+% kcals from protein, it's not "protein rich".

As for fiber: that one's more difficult to quantify. First, there's the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber. Second, some things (like isomaltoogilosaccharide) are labeled as fiber, when in reality it's more like 20% fiber at best.

MsAmandaNJ

Thanks for the info! I ought to read up on nutrition.

Francl27

I feel the same way about 'protein food'. Those so called protein bars at 10g of protein for 200 calories make me sad.

snowflake954

I would say that a meal with fish, meat or eggs, and a big side of vegetables is protein and fiber rich.

bowsontoes

I see fiber-rich as having 5-6g of fiber per serving. Raspberries and pears are in that range, and I add them in salads or oatmeal usually.

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TR0berts

I don't really have a hard-n-fast rule about what I consider protein-rich, but I have general guidelines: over 10g protein, around (hopefully under) 200 Calories. So the protein bars I eat (~20g, ~200 Cals), the Greek yogurt (~20g, ~130 Cals) qualify. And, of course, meat/eggs/milk.