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Beef
* Hamburger patty, 4 oz - 28 grams protein
* Steak, 6 oz - 42 grams
* Most cuts of beef - 7 grams of protein per ounce
Chicken
* Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein
* Chicken thigh - 10 grams (for average size)
* Drumstick - 11 grams
* Wing - 6 grams
* Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz - 35 grams
Fish
* Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce
* Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein
Pork
* Pork chop, average - 22 grams protein
* Pork loin or tenderloin, 4 oz - 29 grams
* Ham, 3 oz serving - 19 grams
* Ground pork, 1 oz raw - 5 grams; 3 oz cooked - 22 grams
* Bacon, 1 slice - 3 grams
* Canadian-style bacon (back bacon), slice - 5 - 6 grams
Eggs and Dairy
* Egg, large - 6 grams protein
* Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
* Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
* Yogurt, 1 cup - usually 8-12 grams, check label
* Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) - 6 grams per oz
* Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) - 7 or 8 grams per oz
* Hard cheeses (Parmesan) - 10 grams per oz
Beans (including soy)
* Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
* Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
* Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
* Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
* Soy beans, ½ cup cooked - 14 grams protein
* Split peas, ½ cup cooked - 8 grams
Nuts and Seeds
* Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
* Almonds, ¼ cup - 8 grams
* Peanuts, ¼ cup - 9 grams
* Cashews, ¼ cup - 5 grams
* Pecans, ¼ cup - 2.5 grams
* Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup - 6 grams
* Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup - 8 grams
* Flax seeds - ¼ cup - 8 grams
What else can I help you with?
Where do you get proteins from foods?
Proteins are in meat and various vegetables.
How many proteins are there?
Proteins are molecules that feed living organisms. There are about twenty different kinds of proteins. Proteins are found in foods.
How you test if foods have proteins?
The Biuret test allows one to test for proteins.
What are some foods that provide proteins?
All unrefined foods provide proteins, including leafy green vegetables, tubers, grains, legumes, and nuts.
How can animal proteins be extended?
Animal proteins are extended by being combined with carbohydrate foods and proteins that have spare proteins. This process is called protein sparing.
What enzymes are responsible for hydrolyzing the proteins in foods?
Proteases
What are some foods that are considered complete proteins?
Eggs
Which nutrients are called protective foods?
Proteins and Carbohydrates
What kind of foods do amino acids come from?
Proteins
What is a good name for a science project involving testing foods for fats sugars starches and proteins?
fats sugars starches or proteins?
What types of proteins do foods from animal sources provide?
Foods from animal sources provide complete proteins, which contain all essential amino acids needed by the body.
Whats the best foods to eat while having diabetes?
A diet rich in proteins and vegetables, and with limited amounts of carbohydrates and processed foods is recommended for those suffering from diabetes. Avoid processed sugars, opting for the healthier choice of fruits.
