Vegetarian sources of protein

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Suggestions needed on vegetarian and vegan sources of protein?

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
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    If you typed the same thing in to google you'd get an instant answer.... Just saying.
  • distinctlybeautiful
    distinctlybeautiful Posts: 1,041 Member
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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.
  • Ciera247Zumba
    Ciera247Zumba Posts: 22 Member
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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.
  • boegeholda
    boegeholda Posts: 18 Member
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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/
  • GalgoMomAnita
    GalgoMomAnita Posts: 84 Member
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    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
  • Ciera247Zumba
    Ciera247Zumba Posts: 22 Member
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    Also nuts and nut butters are fantastic sources but have higher fat content, especially "good" fats.
  • marislm
    marislm Posts: 5 Member
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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.
  • Spacemonkeycommander
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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.
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    edited July 2016
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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.