All plants have protein…the USDA ranks these the highest

  • 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

  • Nutritional Yeast

    Tangy, cheesy, umami flavor

    4 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Seeds

    Pumpkin seeds: 8.5 g per 1 oz

    Hemp seeds: 9.5 g per 3 tablespoons

    Tahini: 5 g per 2 tablespoons

  • Seitan

    “Wheat Meat”

    Vital wheat gluten savory “meat like” product

    20 grams of protein per 3 oz. serving

  • Potatoes

    Russet potato: 8 g per large spud

    Red potato: 7 g per large spud

    Sweet potato: 2.5 g per medium spud

  • Legumes (Beans and Peas)

    Lentils: 18 g per 1 cup

    Chickpeas: 14.5 g per 1 cup

    Black beans: 15 g per 1 cup