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HELP I need Proteins!!

winamb
winamb Posts: 18 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I am looking at my diary and I see I need way more protein. Can ya'll let me know some of your protein choices? Just needing some ideas. Thanks!!
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  • EndlessSacrifice
    EndlessSacrifice Posts: 325
    Chicken, turkey, tuna, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, cheese, beans, eggs, etc.
  • mgarza1980
    mgarza1980 Posts: 9
    I have an apple and tablespoon of peanut butter. Nuts have lots of protien, also lots of fat so be careful!
  • MissNations
    MissNations Posts: 513 Member
    Shrimp, soy/coconut/almond milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, quinoa, nuts, pepitas.
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    My biggest protein sources are seitan (high-protein, low in calories and made from wheat gluten), tofu, tempeh, lentils and protein powder.
  • Oksanaka
    Oksanaka Posts: 5 Member
    I try to eat boiled eggs everyday and my husband found some bars called pure protein, they are pretty yummy too (=
  • kuger4119
    kuger4119 Posts: 213 Member
    pork chops are high in protein......but also high in cholesterol. Reasonable on the calories though.
  • dcinthesummer
    dcinthesummer Posts: 55 Member
    I love egg whites, they are only 16 calories for each one.
  • JosieRawr
    JosieRawr Posts: 788 Member
    whole meats tend to be higher in protein n less on filler, nuts, beans, quinoa(considering it's primarily a carb-good protein because it has all the essential aminos), peanut butter, canned tuna's good when I need a fix... lol
  • MsNewBooty83
    MsNewBooty83 Posts: 985 Member
    Somebidy posted this a while back and i saved it for myself...

    Beef
    Hamburger patty, 4 oz – 28 grams protein
    Steak, 6 oz – 42 grams
    Most cuts of beef – 7 grams of protein per ounce
    Chicken
    Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein
    Chicken thigh – 10 grams (for average size)
    Drumstick – 11 grams
    Wing – 6 grams
    Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz – 35 grams
    Fish
    Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce
    Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein
    Pork
    Pork chop, average - 22 grams protein
    Pork loin or tenderloin, 4 oz – 29 grams
    Ham, 3 oz serving – 19 grams
    Ground pork, 1 oz raw – 5 grams; 3 oz cooked – 22 grams
    Bacon, 1 slice – 3 grams
    Canadian-style bacon (back bacon), slice – 5 – 6 grams
    Eggs and Dairy
    Egg, large - 6 grams protein
    Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
    Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
    Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label
    Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz
    Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz
    Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz
    Beans (including soy)
    Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
    Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
    Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
    Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
    Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein
    Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams
    Nuts and Seeds
    Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
    Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
    Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
    Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
    Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
    Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
    Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
    Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams
  • carrietehbear
    carrietehbear Posts: 384 Member
    I'm glad this came to the top! I asked the same question today! I"m in major need of proteins.
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    My biggest protein sources are seitan (high-protein, low in calories and made from wheat gluten), tofu, tempeh, lentils and protein powder.

    Seitan is the shucks. I love it.
  • thriftycupl
    thriftycupl Posts: 310 Member
    One protein shake a day, turkey burgers (Jennie-O in the freezer section), boneless skinless chicken breasts.
  • dub101
    dub101 Posts: 325
    I use this and love it

    GNC Pro Performance® AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60™ - Vanilla
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    Meat and eggs, mainly.
  • Cugster
    Cugster Posts: 12 Member
    For breakfast (or dinner) I like a spinach and egg white omelet topped with mozzerella! 21 grams of protein and only 155 calories!
  • WhiteCloud9
    WhiteCloud9 Posts: 113 Member
    Bump for the awesome list!
  • newmein2013
    newmein2013 Posts: 674 Member
    Well, all my ideas are already out here so I'm bumping this for when I need it.
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    The vast majority of my protein comes from

    -Chicken breast
    -Steak
    -Pork Chops
    -Ground Turkey
    -Canned Tuna
    -Eggs
    -Whey Protein Powder
    -Greek Yogurt

    Other not as often sources are

    -Turkey Bacon
    -Cottage Cheese
    -Beans
    -Quinoa
    -Nuts/Nut Butters
  • dawntracz
    dawntracz Posts: 1
    Egg white omlette is a great way to start the day
  • winamb
    winamb Posts: 18 Member
    EXCELLENT!!!!!! My grocery list is full and I have lots of ideas!! Thanks so much!!!!!
  • invictus8
    invictus8 Posts: 258 Member
    Beans (especially black and red kidney), whey protein, low-fat yogurt, boiled/steamed fish, and sardines -- these are all low-calorie and high protein. They are my staples!
  • kcoftx
    kcoftx Posts: 765 Member
    Bump for the awesome list!

    Me too.
  • RuthSweetTooth
    RuthSweetTooth Posts: 461 Member
    Swap the pudding snacks for cheese or if you want something sweet, ricotta with splenda and vanilla. Check in my diary for great desserts that have protein.
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    Meat.. any kinda meat
    greek yogurt
    cheese
    almonds


    That's about it for me.
  • ang3h
    ang3h Posts: 185 Member
    PB2 and pumpkin seeds are my latest protein obsessions :) that and protein powder for shakes
  • shady1987dre
    shady1987dre Posts: 186 Member
    Chicken, turkey, tuna, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, cheese, beans, eggs, etc.

    This or you can try a protein shake.
  • SmallMimi
    SmallMimi Posts: 541 Member
    bump
  • JosieRawr
    JosieRawr Posts: 788 Member
    Somebidy posted this a while back and i saved it for myself...

    Beef
    Hamburger patty, 4 oz – 28 grams protein
    Steak, 6 oz – 42 grams
    Most cuts of beef – 7 grams of protein per ounce
    Chicken
    Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein
    Chicken thigh – 10 grams (for average size)
    Drumstick – 11 grams
    Wing – 6 grams
    Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz – 35 grams
    Fish
    Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce
    Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein
    Pork
    Pork chop, average - 22 grams protein
    Pork loin or tenderloin, 4 oz – 29 grams
    Ham, 3 oz serving – 19 grams
    Ground pork, 1 oz raw – 5 grams; 3 oz cooked – 22 grams
    Bacon, 1 slice – 3 grams
    Canadian-style bacon (back bacon), slice – 5 – 6 grams
    Eggs and Dairy
    Egg, large - 6 grams protein
    Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
    Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
    Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label
    Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz
    Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz
    Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz
    Beans (including soy)
    Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
    Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
    Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
    Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
    Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein
    Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams
    Nuts and Seeds
    Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
    Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
    Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
    Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
    Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
    Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
    Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
    Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams
    *copy/paste to notepad* THANKS!
  • winamb
    winamb Posts: 18 Member
    Your diary is awesome!! I looked through several days and you have such a variety. I like how you enter your vitamins. FR sent!!
  • Susan2BHealthier
    Susan2BHealthier Posts: 130 Member
    BUMP .....great list
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