Vegan and protein

Vegan

Tempeh & Natto– 10 grams of protein per 100 calories
Lentils– 8 grams of protein per 100 calories
Tofu– 11 grams of protein per 100 calories
Soybeans/Edamame- 9 grams of protein per 100 calories
Pea Protein Powder- 20 grams of protein per 100 calories
Hemp Protein Powder- 12 grams of protein per 100 calories
Soy Protein Powder- 24 grams of protein per 100 calories
Brown Rice Protein Powder- 23 grams of protein per 100 calories
Protein Bars- Including many popular bars like: Simply protein ®, Cliff Builder’s Bars ®, NuGo ®, and more! Calories vary but generally range in the 9-10 grams of protein per 100 calorie range.
Faux Meats- Including brands like Morningstar Farms ®, Gardein ®, Boca ®, Quorn ®, Tofurky ®, Amy’s ®, Yves Veggie Cuisine ®, Beyond Meat ®, Tofutti ®, and more. Some of these products may be vegan, while others may include egg or dairy ingredients. Calories vary, but generally range in the 18-20 g per 100 calories range


Just a Few Sub-Par Protein Sources:

Brown Rice- 2.3 grams of protein per 100 calories. You would have to eat over 500 calories of brown rice to obtain a measly 10 grams of protein.
Oats- 4.25 grams of protein per 100 calories. You’d have to consume a whopping 400 calories for only 17 g of protein.
Nuts and Seeds (Almonds in this example)- 3.6 grams of protein per 100 calories. You’d have to eat over 550 calories worth just to get 20 grams of protein.
Nut Butters (Peanut butter in this example)- 4.3 grams of protein per 100 calories. You’d have to eat over 460 calories for 20 grams of protein.
Quinoa- 3.6 grams of protein per 100 calories. You’d have to eat over 550 calories worth just to get 20 grams of protein.