All plants have protein…the USDA ranks these the highest
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Soy
Tempeh: 17 g protein per 1/2 cup
Shelled edamame: 9 g protein per 1/2 cup
Tofu: 9 g protein per 3 ounces
Soy milk: 7 g protein per 1 cup
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Nutritional Yeast
Tangy, cheesy, umami flavor
4 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons
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Green Vegetables
Spinach: 5 g protein per cup
Green peas: 4 g protein per 1/2 cup
Brussels sprouts: 2 g protein per 1/2 cup
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Whole Grains
Quinoa: 8 g protein per 1 cup
Wild rice: 6.5 g protein per 1 cup
Oats: 6 g protein per 1 cup
Buckwheat: 5.5 g protein per 1 cup
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Nuts
Almonds: 9 g per 1.5 oz
Walnuts: 6.6 g per 1.5 oz
Cashews: 8 g per 1.5 oz
Peanut butter: 8 g per 2 tablespoon
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Seeds
Pumpkin seeds: 8.5 g per 1 oz
Hemp seeds: 9.5 g per 3 tablespoons
Tahini: 5 g per 2 tablespoons
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Seitan
“Wheat Meat”
Vital wheat gluten savory “meat like” product
20 grams of protein per 3 oz. serving
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Potatoes
Russet potato: 8 g per large spud
Red potato: 7 g per large spud
Sweet potato: 2.5 g per medium spud
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Legumes (Beans and Peas)
Lentils: 18 g per 1 cup
Chickpeas: 14.5 g per 1 cup
Black beans: 15 g per 1 cup