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Low-Calorie Protein Sources?
MrsG1994
Posts: 49 Member
What are the best low-calorie sources of protein you know of? Thanks, Janine
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shrimp, scallops, fish, poultry, lean cuts of pork, lean cuts of beef.4
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Whelks, greek yoghurt, skyr yoghurt.1
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Canned chunk light tuna is 90 calories for 5oz.3
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I like all of that and eat it. I like chickpeas, too. Any other ideas out there? Thank you!
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If you want a really thorough source of information, check out this spreadsheet:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also#latest2 -
Eggs, legumes in general0
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Seafood, egg whites, beans, Greek yogurt, lentils, tempeh.1
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Any food you enjoy eating that's near the top of the list in the spreadsheet linked from this thread:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10247171/carbs-and-fats-are-cheap-heres-a-guide-to-getting-your-proteins-worth-fiber-also
The spreadsheet lists many, many foods in order by protein efficiency, most protein for fewest calories. The things near the top, therefore, are your options to consider.0 -
I like to get some fiber with my protein so that I can got two birds with one stone. I will use chick peas instead of ground beef in pasta sauce. I also like marinated chick peas. For an animal source my preferences are 97%lean turkey, and tuna packed in water. Tuna keeps my full and has a whole host of other nutrition.0
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Hummous is a good one and can be made with any type of bean like chick pea or cannelini beans.1
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Chicken or eggs
Egg whites! Cook in a muffin pan with veggies for breakfast1 -
Thanks everyone!0
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Chickpeas, beans, tofu0
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Soy beans, edamame0
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Shrimp is on my plate at least 2 times per week. At 25g per hundred and only 100 calories, it is hard to beat with anything good.
I typically saute the shrimp in Pam with crushed red pepper flakes, but, when calories are available a pat of butter is also good.0 -
I've started to replace all pork with turkey, light and fit greek yogurt. I really recommend this one it's only 80 calories with 12 grams of protein. Hope this helps0
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