Plant Foods High in Protein
Meat isn't the only source for protein as many like to believe. Wether you are a vegan, vegetarian or just plant want to get more protein from vegetables rather than meat, here is a list of plant foods that are rich in Protein!
| Food | Amount | Protein in Grams |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 1/4 cup | 7.4 |
| Barley, pearled | 1/2 cup | 3.6 |
| Black Beans | 1 cup | 15 |
| Black-eyed Peas | 1 cup | 13 |
| Broccoli | 1 cup, ckd | 5 |
| Brown Rice | 1 cup | 9 |
| Cashews | 1/4 cup | 5 |
| Chickpeas | 1 cup | 15 |
| Corn | 1 cup | 5 |
| Cranberry Beans | 1 cup | 17 |
| Flaxseeds | 2 T | 4 |
| Hemp Seeds | 3 T | 15 |
| Kale | 1 cup, ckd | 2 |
| Kidney Beans | 1 cup | 15 |
| Lentils | 1 cup | 18 |
| Lima Beans | 1 cup | 15 |
| Millet | 1 cup | 8 |
| Natto | 1/2 cup | 15 |
| Navy Beans | 1 cup | 16 |
| Oatmeal | 1 cup, ckd | 6 |
| Peas | 1 cup | 9 |
| Peanut Butter | 2 T | 7 |
| Peanuts | 1 ounce | 7 |
| Pinto Beans | 1 cup | 14 |
| Potato,baked | 1 medium | 4 |
| Quinoa | 1 cup, ckd | 6 |
| Spinach | 1 cup,ckd | 5 |
| Sunflower seeds | 1 ounce | 6 |
| Sweet potato,baked | 1 medium | 2 |
| Tempeh | 1 cup | 30 |
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Tofu, firm
Walnuts |
4 ounces
1 ounce |
10
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