Protein in common foods

How much protein is really in the foods you eat every day — pulled straight from USDA FoodData Central, shown per common portion, per 100 g and per ounce. Each page also links to the best-graded packaged versions in our catalog. Sorted by protein density (grams per 100 g).

FoodPer portionPer 100 g
Parmesan 10 g / 1 oz (28 g) 35.8 g
Bacon 5.7 g / 2 slices cooked (16 g) 35.7 g
Chicken breast 26.4 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 31 g
Pumpkin seeds 8.5 g / 1 oz (28 g) 30.2 g
Steak 24.7 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 29 g
Ground turkey 23.3 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 27.4 g
Ribeye 23.2 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 27.3 g
Rotisserie chicken 22.4 g / 3 oz (85 g) 26.4 g
Tilapia 22.3 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 26.2 g
Ground beef (80/20) 21.9 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 25.8 g
Canned tuna 21.7 g / 3 oz drained (85 g) 25.5 g
Ground beef (90/10) 21.4 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 25.2 g
Chicken thigh 21.1 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 24.8 g
Pork chop 21 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 24.7 g
Sardines 22.6 g / 1 can drained (3.75 oz, 92 g) 24.6 g
Peanuts 6.8 g / 1 oz (28 g) 24.4 g
Cheddar cheese 6.8 g / 1 oz (28 g) 24.3 g
Mozzarella 6.8 g / 1 oz / 1 stick (28 g) 24.3 g
Shrimp 20.4 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 24 g
Cod 19.4 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 22.8 g
Peanut butter 7.1 g / 2 tbsp (32 g) 22.2 g
Salmon 18.8 g / 3 oz cooked (85 g) 22.1 g
Almonds 5.9 g / 1 oz (28 g, ~23 nuts) 21.2 g
Tempeh 17.3 g / 3 oz (85 g) 20.3 g
Breakfast sausage 8.9 g / 2 links (~48 g) 18.5 g
Cashews 5.1 g / 1 oz (28 g, ~18 nuts) 18.2 g
Tofu 14.7 g / 3 oz (85 g) 17.3 g
Oats 6.8 g / 1/2 cup dry (40 g) 16.9 g
Ham 14.1 g / 3 oz (85 g) 16.6 g
Chia seeds 4.6 g / 1 oz (28 g, ~2.5 tbsp) 16.5 g
Walnuts 4.3 g / 1 oz (28 g, ~14 halves) 15.2 g
Turkey breast (deli) 8.3 g / 2 oz (56 g) 14.8 g
Feta 4 g / 1 oz (28 g) 14.2 g
Egg 6.3 g / 1 large egg (50 g) 12.6 g
Whole wheat bread 3.5 g / 1 slice (28 g) 12.5 g
Cottage cheese 14 g / 1/2 cup (113 g) 12.4 g
Edamame 8.9 g / 1/2 cup (75 g) 11.9 g
Ricotta 14.1 g / 1/2 cup (124 g) 11.4 g
Egg whites 5 g / 3 tbsp (46 g, ≈1 white) 10.9 g
Greek yogurt 24.5 g / 1 cup (245 g) 10 g
Lentils 8.9 g / 1/2 cup cooked (99 g) 9 g
Black beans 7.7 g / 1/2 cup cooked (86 g) 8.9 g
White bread 2.5 g / 1 slice (28 g) 8.9 g
Kidney beans 7.1 g / 1/2 cup (89 g) 8 g
Hummus 2.3 g / 2 tbsp (30 g) 7.8 g
Chickpeas 5.8 g / 1/2 cup (82 g) 7.1 g
Pinto beans 6.2 g / 1/2 cup (88 g) 7 g
Cream cheese 1.8 g / 2 tbsp (29 g) 6.2 g
Pasta 8.1 g / 1 cup cooked (140 g) 5.8 g
Quinoa 8.1 g / 1 cup cooked (185 g) 4.4 g
Corn 3 g / 1 ear (90 g) 3.3 g
2% milk 8.1 g / 1 cup (244 g) 3.3 g
Soy milk 8 g / 1 cup (243 g) 3.3 g
Whole milk 7.8 g / 1 cup (244 g) 3.2 g
Spinach 0.9 g / 1 cup raw (30 g) 2.9 g
Brown rice 5.3 g / 1 cup cooked (195 g) 2.7 g
White rice 4.3 g / 1 cup cooked (158 g) 2.7 g
Potato 4.5 g / 1 medium (173 g) 2.6 g
Broccoli 3.7 g / 1 cup chopped (156 g) 2.4 g
Avocado 1.4 g / 1/2 medium (68 g) 2 g
Sweet potato 2.6 g / 1 medium (130 g) 2 g
Banana 1.3 g / 1 medium (118 g) 1.1 g
Cherries 1.5 g / 1 cup (138 g) 1.1 g
Carrots 0.5 g / 1 medium (61 g) 0.9 g
Orange 1.2 g / 1 medium (131 g) 0.9 g
Grapefruit 1 g / 1/2 medium (123 g) 0.8 g
Mango 1.3 g / 1 cup sliced (165 g) 0.8 g
Blueberries 1 g / 1 cup (148 g) 0.7 g
Grapes 1.1 g / 1 cup (151 g) 0.7 g
Strawberries 1.2 g / 1 cup sliced (166 g) 0.7 g
Watermelon 0.9 g / 1 cup diced (152 g) 0.6 g
Pineapple 0.8 g / 1 cup chunks (165 g) 0.5 g
Almond milk 1 g / 1 cup (240 g) 0.4 g
Apple 0.5 g / 1 medium (182 g) 0.3 g

Whole-food values are USDA reference data, not Labelgrade scores — the grade is reserved for branded packaged products, where ingredients and added sugar/sodium vary. New foods are added regularly. See how much protein you need per day and our methodology.