Low-Calorie Protein Sources?

MrsG1994

What are the best low-calorie sources of protein you know of? Thanks, Janine

cwolfman13

shrimp, scallops, fish, poultry, lean cuts of pork, lean cuts of beef.

Lietchi

Whelks, greek yoghurt, skyr yoghurt.

goal06082021

Canned chunk light tuna is 90 calories for 5oz.

MrsG1994

I like all of that and eat it. I like chickpeas, too. Any other ideas out there? Thank you!

Lietchi

If you want a really thorough source of information, check out this spreadsheet:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also#latest

NerdyScienceGrl

Eggs, legumes in general

nooshi713

Seafood, egg whites, beans, Greek yogurt, lentils, tempeh.

AnnPT77

Any food you enjoy eating that's near the top of the list in the spreadsheet linked from this thread:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also

The spreadsheet lists many, many foods in order by protein efficiency, most protein for fewest calories. The things near the top, therefore, are your options to consider.

ByteLily

I like to get some fiber with my protein so that I can got two birds with one stone. I will use chick peas instead of ground beef in pasta sauce. I also like marinated chick peas. For an animal source my preferences are 97%lean turkey, and tuna packed in water. Tuna keeps my full and has a whole host of other nutrition.

preetikaur13

Hummous is a good one and can be made with any type of bean like chick pea or cannelini beans.

curwhibbles

Chicken or eggs
Egg whites! Cook in a muffin pan with veggies for breakfast

MrsG1994

Thanks everyone!

rosebarnalice

Chickpeas, beans, tofu

Speakeasy76

Soy beans, edamame

dreamer182

i love built bars!

https://builtbar.com?baapp=SCRIPTSANDSPOONS

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wilson10102018

Shrimp is on my plate at least 2 times per week. At 25g per hundred and only 100 calories, it is hard to beat with anything good.

I typically saute the shrimp in Pam with crushed red pepper flakes, but, when calories are available a pat of butter is also good.

bigtokeog

I've started to replace all pork with turkey, light and fit greek yogurt. I really recommend this one it's only 80 calories with 12 grams of protein. Hope this helps