Vegetarian sources of protein
jfreud27
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Suggestions needed on vegetarian and vegan sources of protein?
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If you typed the same thing in to google you'd get an instant answer.... Just saying.0
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I rely on dairy all day.. Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and a protein shake made with milk and whey protein are probably the most protein-dense foods I eat.0
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Orgain brand vegan protein powder is my favourite supplement. Otherwise, beans, lentils, legumes, pasta, cheeses, soy, mycoprotein (meatless meat substitutions), and quinoa are all powerful.0
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beans and rice are a complete protein! And there's a lot of variety you can do with them. I just made a big batch of cuban style black beans and they are delicious. And of course, soy is a complete protein on its own.
Also- this website might help you out: http://www.nomeatathlete.com/0 -
Sorry this didn't format very nicely, but I think you can get the idea. It's a chart I put together based upon what I could find on the internet. Sometimes various sites give a different amount of protein for the same serving size, so I can't promise this is perfect, but hopefully it gives you a good idea
FOOD GRAMS AMOUNT CALORIES
Seitan 62 1 cup 330
Lentils, Dried 24 1/2 cup 331
Tempeh 15 1/2 cup 160
Veggie Burger, Amy's American 13 1 140
Indian Mattar, Amy's 12 1 280
Quorn Filet 12 1 filet 100
Veggie Burger, Amy's Texas 12 1 140
Hempseed 10 2 Tbsp 160
Mayan Harvest, Kashi Frozen 9 1 340
Tofu, Ex. Firm 9 1/5 Block 83
Beans, Black, Cooked 8 1/2 cup 114
Beans, Navy 8 4oz 88
Lentils, Canned 8 1/2 cup 100
Noodles, Egg 8 Dry 2oz 219
Peas, Blackeyed 8 1/2 cup 148
Peas, Green 8 1/2 cup 134
Quinoa, Cooked 8 1 cup 222
Spaghetti, Whole Wht 8 Dry 2oz 198
Tofu, Soft 8 1/4 Block 70
Beans, Kidney, Cooked, Canned 7 1/2 cup 113
Beans, Pinto, Cooked, Canned 7 1/2 cup 123
Peanut Butter, Nash Brothers 7 2 Tbsp 190
Peanuts, Shelled 7 1 oz 160
Walnuts 7 1 oz 173
Almonds 6 22 (1 oz) 171
Beans, Black, Canned 6 1/2 cup 100
Beans, Green 6 1/2 cup 106
Beans, Lima 6 2-Jan 105
Brussel Sprouts 6 1 cup 65
Buckwheeat 6 1 cup 64
Chickpeas 6 1/2 cup 100
Nutritional Yeast 6 1/4 cup 45
Oatmeal 6 1 cup 109
Pistachios 6 49 (1oz) 161
Seeds, Sunflower 6 1 oz 166
Yogurt, Silk Black Cherry 6 1 140
Yogurt, Silk Blueberry 6 1 140
Spinach, Cooked 5.3 1 cup 41
Beans, Baked, Bush Veggie 5 1/2 cup 130
Oat Bran 5 1 oz 59
Seeds, Chia 5 1 oz 138
Seeds, Pumpkin 5 1oz/85 seeds 125
Corn, Raw 4.7 1 cup 125
Beans, Soy 4 1oz 35
Cashews 4 1 oz 164
Couscous 4 Dry 1oz 105
Pine Nuts 4 1oz 190
Potato, Med w/Skin 4 1 161
Seaweed, Dried 4 1 Tbsp 20
Seeds, Flax, Whole 4 1T. 100
Spirulina, Dried 4 1 Tbsp 20
Mushrooms, White Cooked 3.6 100gm 26
Bulgur 3 Dry 1oz 96
Corn, Canned 3 2/3 Cup 80
Millet 3 Dry 1oz 106
Pitas 3 4" Diameter 75
Broccoli Chopped 2.6 1 cup 31
Kale, Cooked & Chopped 2.5 1 Cup 36
Asparagus 2 1/2 cup 20
Breads 2 1 Slice 75
Rice, Basmati 2 1/2 cup 106
Rice, Brown, Cooked 2 1/2 cup 109
Rice, White & Jasmine 2 1/2 cup 103
Raisins, Small Box 1.3 1 129
Almond Milk, Silk Plain 1 1 cup 30
Hummus 1 1 Tbsp 25
Seeds, Flax, Ground 1 1T. 37
Tomatoes, Cherry 1 6 18
Eggplant, Cubed 0.8 1 Cup 20
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Also nuts and nut butters are fantastic sources but have higher fat content, especially "good" fats.0
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Pretty much what everyone has said. Tofu, cheese, yogurt, lentils, eggs, beans, quinoa are all vegetarian protein sources that I eat. There's also seitan but that has never seemed appealing to me.0
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truenutrition com has some great vegan protein powder options cheaper and tast better than most stores. stay away from textured vegetable protein.0
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I'm vegetarian. I like to get my protein from food. Most food has protein so I don't worry about it. I also don't eat much dairy because it's not good for you. I see a lot of vegetarian diaries on here with like half their calories from dairy.0
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