FIT TIP: Top 10 Protein Rich Foods #1 Chicken (Chicken Breast (58g) provides 17g protein. Chicken Leg (69g) provides 18g protein. Chicken Thigh (37g) provides 9g protein) #2 Fish (Tuna (22g), Salmon (22g), Halibut (22g), Snapper (22g), Perch(21g), Flounder and Sole (21g), Cod (20g), Tilapia (17g) #3 Cheese (Low-fat Cottage Cheese (5g), Low-fat Swiss Cheese (8g), Low-fat Cheddar (6g), Parmesan (10g), Romano (9g). *Low fat Mozzarella and Cottage cheese provide the most protein per calorie. #4 Pork (Sirloin Roast 3oz (28g) provides 23g of protein, Ham 3oz (28g) provides 18g of protein, 1 slice of bacon (8g) provides 3g of protein) #5 Lean Beef (T-Bone Steak 3oz (28g) provides 19g of protein, 1 Piece of Beef Jerky (20g) provides 7g of protein) #6 Tofu (3oz slice = 6g protein 1g of protein per 7.4 calories) #7 Beans (Kidney Beans (17g), White Beans (17g), Lima Beans (15g), Fava Beans (14g), Black Beans (15g), Mung Beans (14g) #8 Eggs (1 Egg White (33g) provides 4g protein, 1g protein to 4.4 calories. 1 whole egg 6g protein, 1g protein per 12 calories) #9 Yogurt, Milk and Soymilk (1 cup skim milk (245g) provides 8g protein, 1 cup soymilk (243g) provides 8g protein.) Greek yogurt is higher in protein than other yogurt. #10 Nuts and Seeds (Other nuts and seeds high in protein (grams protein per ounce (28g)): Peanuts (7g), Almonds (6g), Pistachios (6g), Sunflower Seeds (6g), Flaxseed (5g), Mixed Nuts (4g).
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 02:59:21 +0000
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