High Protein Foods: Protein Content per 100g and per 100 kcal

Foods with the most protein per 100 g in each food group, and the foods with the most protein per 100 calories (protein density). Dry foods such as protein powders, dried meat and cheese lead per 100 g; lean meat, fish and some vegetables lead per calorie.

Only generic foods with complete data are ranked. Raw, cooked and dried versions appear separately.

Fruits

Vegetables

Meat

Poultry

Fish and Seafood

Dairy and Eggs

Grains and Pasta

Breakfast Cereals

Bread and Baked Goods

Beans and Legumes

Nuts and Seeds

Fats and Oils

Beverages

Sweets and Desserts

Snacks

Spices, Herbs and Condiments

Most protein per 100 g

  1. Spices, parsley, dried 26.6 g
  2. Spices, mustard seed, ground 26.1 g
  3. Spices, chervil, dried 23.2 g
  4. Spices, fenugreek seed 23 g
  5. Spices, basil, dried 23 g
  6. Spices, tarragon, dried 22.8 g
  7. Spices, coriander leaf, dried 21.9 g
  8. Spices, dill weed, dried 20 g

Most protein per 100 kcal

  1. Basil, fresh 13.7 g / 100 kcal
  2. Buffalo sauce 11 g / 100 kcal
  3. Hot pepper sauce 10.8 g / 100 kcal
  4. Capers, canned 10.3 g / 100 kcal
  5. Spices, basil, dried 9.9 g / 100 kcal
  6. Spices, chervil, dried 9.8 g / 100 kcal
  7. Spices, parsley, dried 9.1 g / 100 kcal
  8. Dill weed, fresh 8 g / 100 kcal

Soups and Sauces

Meals and Dishes

Baby Foods