What food has the most protein?

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  • theblackbirdtree
    theblackbirdtree Posts: 168
    The issue with vegan-based proteins is that they are equipped with proteins the human body can assemble and use to build muscle, however, they are not primed to switch on the genetic codes that stimulate muscle preservation. :(
  • 99clmsntgr
    99clmsntgr Posts: 777 Member
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhrF6DYrFPujdDFJODJKQzB5QTQ0eXVIcWstTHBRZHc

    You're welcome. Don't listen to the yogurt, eggs, nuts people. If you're looking for the most bang for your buck, grams of protein per calorie, it's tuna steaks. (tuna STEAKS, not that canned garbage). I can't remember exactly where I found the data, but a bunch of it checked out on the USDA's nutrition info page. And the broccoli commenter wasn't too far off. It's up there, but not higher than chicken breast...

    (the formatting on this is going to be garbage, just copy and paste the link above or copy into excel (or your spreadsheet program of choice) and divide the data to columns.)
    Food (Per 100g) Protein Carbs Fat Calories Grams Protein per Calorie Grams Carbs per Calorie Grams Fat per Calorie
    Tuna Fish (Steak) 25.6 0 0.5 110 0.233 0.000 0.005
    Tilapia Fish 24 0 4 105 0.229 0.000 0.038
    Crab meat 18.1 0 0.5 80 0.226 0.000 0.006
    Cod fish 17.9 0 0.9 80 0.224 0.000 0.011
    Turkey Breast (Skinless) 22.3 0 1.2 100 0.223 0.000 0.012
    Orange Roughy Fish 22.64 0 0.034 105 0.216 0.000 0.000
    Chicken Breast (Skinless) 23.5 0 1.7 109 0.216 0.000 0.016
    Prawns 17 0.3 0.9 80 0.213 0.004 0.011
    Haddock Fish 16.4 0 1.2 80 0.205 0.000 0.015
    Venison (Deer meat) 30.21 3.19 158 0.191 0.000 0.020
    Lobster 26.41 3.12 1.94 143 0.185 0.022 0.014
    Lamb (Steak) 19.9 0.8 3.2 115 0.173 0.007 0.028
    Anchovies 14.5 0.1 2.8 85 0.171 0.001 0.033
    Cottage Cheese 12.2 4.5 1.5 80 0.153 0.056 0.019
    Broccoli 4.2 3.2 0.2 31 0.135 0.103 0.006
    Beef Fillet Steak 20.9 0 7.9 155 0.135 0.000 0.051
    Tuna Fish (Tinned) 26.3 0 10.7 202 0.130 0.000 0.053
    Sardines (Fish) 21.5 0 9.6 172 0.125 0.000 0.056
    Cheese 30.9 0.1 15 260 0.119 0.000 0.058
    Spinach 2.8 1.5 0.8 24 0.117 0.063 0.033
    Asparagus 2.9 2 0.6 25 0.116 0.080 0.024
    Tofu 12.1 0.6 6 105 0.115 0.006 0.057
    Salmon Fish Fillets (Boneless) 21.6 0 14 215 0.100 0.000 0.065
    soya beans 35.9 14.8 18.6 375 0.096 0.039 0.050
    Peas 5.9 9 0.9 70 0.084 0.129 0.013
    eggs 12.5 0 3.2 151 0.083 0.000 0.021
    Pork Chops 19.3 20.3 260 0.074 0.000 0.078
    Baked Beans 9.5 22.1 0.4 130 0.073 0.170 0.003
    Milk (Semi Skimmed) 3.6 4.8 1.8 50 0.072 0.096 0.036
    Bacon 15.9 19.8 245 0.065 0.000 0.081
    Sausages (pork) 13.9 11.9 17 255 0.054 0.047 0.067
    Milk (Whole) 3.3 4.7 3.6 64 0.052 0.073 0.056
    Bread (wholemeal) 11 39.1 2.2 220 0.050 0.178 0.010
    Pumpkin Seeds 28.8 15.2 45.6 586 0.049 0.026 0.078
    Pizza (Pepperoni) 11.4 28 11.1 260 0.044 0.108 0.043
    Goji Berries 12.3 57.7 0.3 285 0.043 0.202 0.001
    Peanut Butter (Crunchy) 24.9 10.1 50.2 586 0.042 0.017 0.086
    Couscous 15.1 73.1 1.1 365 0.041 0.200 0.003
    Sunflower Seeds 23.4 18.6 47.5 600 0.039 0.031 0.079
    Pasta 12.5 73 1.4 355 0.035 0.206 0.004
    Almond Nuts 21.1 6.9 55.8 614 0.034 0.011 0.091
    Yogurt 4.5 6.6 11 145 0.031 0.046 0.076
    Spaghetti 5.1 33 1.3 165 0.031 0.200 0.008
    Porridge oats 11 60 8 356 0.031 0.169 0.022
    Orange 1.1 8.5 0.1 39 0.028 0.218 0.003
    Potatoes 2.1 17.2 0.2 80 0.026 0.215 0.003
    Hummus 7.4 9.8 26.8 310 0.024 0.032 0.086
    Rice (brown) 6.9 74 2.8 350 0.020 0.211 0.008
    Carrots 0.6 7.9 0.3 37 0.016 0.214 0.008
    Bananas 1.2 23.2 0.3 100 0.012 0.232 0.003
    Avocado 1.9 1.9 19.5 195 0.010 0.010 0.100
    Coconut 3.33 15.23 33.49 354 0.009 0.043 0.095
  • janemem
    janemem Posts: 575 Member
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhrF6DYrFPujdDFJODJKQzB5QTQ0eXVIcWstTHBRZHc

    You're welcome. Don't listen to the yogurt, eggs, nuts people. If you're looking for the most bang for your buck, grams of protein per calorie, it's tuna steaks. (tuna STEAKS, not that canned garbage). I can't remember exactly where I found the data, but a bunch of it checked out on the USDA's nutrition info page. And the broccoli commenter wasn't too far off. It's up there, but not higher than chicken breast...

    (the formatting on this is going to be garbage, just copy and paste the link above or copy into excel (or your spreadsheet program of choice) and divide the data to columns.)
    Food (Per 100g) Protein Carbs Fat Calories Grams Protein per Calorie Grams Carbs per Calorie Grams Fat per Calorie
    Tuna Fish (Steak) 25.6 0 0.5 110 0.233 0.000 0.005
    Tilapia Fish 24 0 4 105 0.229 0.000 0.038
    Crab meat 18.1 0 0.5 80 0.226 0.000 0.006
    Cod fish 17.9 0 0.9 80 0.224 0.000 0.011
    Turkey Breast (Skinless) 22.3 0 1.2 100 0.223 0.000 0.012
    Orange Roughy Fish 22.64 0 0.034 105 0.216 0.000 0.000
    Chicken Breast (Skinless) 23.5 0 1.7 109 0.216 0.000 0.016
    Prawns 17 0.3 0.9 80 0.213 0.004 0.011
    Haddock Fish 16.4 0 1.2 80 0.205 0.000 0.015
    Venison (Deer meat) 30.21 3.19 158 0.191 0.000 0.020
    Lobster 26.41 3.12 1.94 143 0.185 0.022 0.014
    Lamb (Steak) 19.9 0.8 3.2 115 0.173 0.007 0.028
    Anchovies 14.5 0.1 2.8 85 0.171 0.001 0.033
    Cottage Cheese 12.2 4.5 1.5 80 0.153 0.056 0.019
    Broccoli 4.2 3.2 0.2 31 0.135 0.103 0.006
    Beef Fillet Steak 20.9 0 7.9 155 0.135 0.000 0.051
    Tuna Fish (Tinned) 26.3 0 10.7 202 0.130 0.000 0.053
    Sardines (Fish) 21.5 0 9.6 172 0.125 0.000 0.056
    Cheese 30.9 0.1 15 260 0.119 0.000 0.058
    Spinach 2.8 1.5 0.8 24 0.117 0.063 0.033
    Asparagus 2.9 2 0.6 25 0.116 0.080 0.024
    Tofu 12.1 0.6 6 105 0.115 0.006 0.057
    Salmon Fish Fillets (Boneless) 21.6 0 14 215 0.100 0.000 0.065
    soya beans 35.9 14.8 18.6 375 0.096 0.039 0.050
    Peas 5.9 9 0.9 70 0.084 0.129 0.013
    eggs 12.5 0 3.2 151 0.083 0.000 0.021
    Pork Chops 19.3 20.3 260 0.074 0.000 0.078
    Baked Beans 9.5 22.1 0.4 130 0.073 0.170 0.003
    Milk (Semi Skimmed) 3.6 4.8 1.8 50 0.072 0.096 0.036
    Bacon 15.9 19.8 245 0.065 0.000 0.081
    Sausages (pork) 13.9 11.9 17 255 0.054 0.047 0.067
    Milk (Whole) 3.3 4.7 3.6 64 0.052 0.073 0.056
    Bread (wholemeal) 11 39.1 2.2 220 0.050 0.178 0.010
    Pumpkin Seeds 28.8 15.2 45.6 586 0.049 0.026 0.078
    Pizza (Pepperoni) 11.4 28 11.1 260 0.044 0.108 0.043
    Goji Berries 12.3 57.7 0.3 285 0.043 0.202 0.001
    Peanut Butter (Crunchy) 24.9 10.1 50.2 586 0.042 0.017 0.086
    Couscous 15.1 73.1 1.1 365 0.041 0.200 0.003
    Sunflower Seeds 23.4 18.6 47.5 600 0.039 0.031 0.079
    Pasta 12.5 73 1.4 355 0.035 0.206 0.004
    Almond Nuts 21.1 6.9 55.8 614 0.034 0.011 0.091
    Yogurt 4.5 6.6 11 145 0.031 0.046 0.076
    Spaghetti 5.1 33 1.3 165 0.031 0.200 0.008
    Porridge oats 11 60 8 356 0.031 0.169 0.022
    Orange 1.1 8.5 0.1 39 0.028 0.218 0.003
    Potatoes 2.1 17.2 0.2 80 0.026 0.215 0.003
    Hummus 7.4 9.8 26.8 310 0.024 0.032 0.086
    Rice (brown) 6.9 74 2.8 350 0.020 0.211 0.008
    Carrots 0.6 7.9 0.3 37 0.016 0.214 0.008
    Bananas 1.2 23.2 0.3 100 0.012 0.232 0.003
    Avocado 1.9 1.9 19.5 195 0.010 0.010 0.100
    Coconut 3.33 15.23 33.49 354 0.009 0.043 0.095

    Thanks for that link, I'm going to print off the info and hang it in the kitchen so I can see what I should be eating when planning meals. I concentrate mainly on eating very low fat and generally meat free 6 days out of 7 so my protein intake is atrocious.
    This will really help me to improve on that. Thanks again :)

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