Most people are accustomed to eating meat to fulfill their protein needs. Aren’t other sources of protein “incomplete” or “low quality”? That’s where most people are wrong. Most food contains the muscle building nutrient called protein and without looking closely it’s easy to miss these amazing foods. Here are the top 4 meatless food sources for protein.
Nuts and Seeds:
Food Amount Protein
Hemp Seeds 2 Tbsp 11g
Walnuts 1 oz 7g
Roasted Almonds 1 oz 6g
Pumpkin Seeds 1 oz 5g
Flax Seeds 1 Tbsp 4g
Cashews 1 oz 4g
Beans and legumes:
Food Amount Protein
Black Beans 1 cup 39g
Lentils 1 cup 18g
Chick peas 1 cup 39g
Pinto beans 1 cup 41g
Vegetables:
Food Amount Protein
Romaine lettuce 1 head 8g
Broccoli 1 cup(spears) 6g
Spinach 1 cup(chopped) 6g
Potato 1 Med(with skin) 4g
Fruits:
Food Amount Protein
Dried Apricots 1 cup 6g
Dried Peaches 1 cup 6g
Dates 1 cup(chopped) 4g
Avocado 1 cup 3g
Guava 1 Whole fruit 1.4g
Raisins 1 small box 1.3g
Cereals, Bread, and Grains:
Food Amount Protein
Oats 1 cup 26g
Quinoa 1 cup 24g
Brown Rice 1 cup 5g
White Rice 1 cup 4g
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