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The top 60
high-protein foods.

Protein is the macro that anchors most fitness diets — it builds and repairs muscle, keeps you full longer than carbs or fat, and protects lean mass during cuts. Most adults benefit from 0.7–1g of protein per pound of body weight per day, which is harder to hit than people expect. The list below ranks the highest-protein foods per 100g across every major category — from the obvious lean meats and fish to a few you might not have considered. Click any food to see its full macro breakdown, common serving sizes, and how to log it instantly with SpotWell's photo recognition.

60 foodsRanked by proteinUSDA-based macros
The list

Ranked, with macros included.

Rank
Food
Protein
Calories
P · C · F
01
Collagen Powder
Protein
90g
360 kcal
90g · 0g · 0g
02
Whey Protein Powder
Protein
80g
370 kcal
80g · 9g · 4g
03
Casein Protein Powder
Protein
78g
360 kcal
78g · 7g · 2g
04
Seitan
Protein
75g
370 kcal
75g · 14g · 1.9g
05
Vital Wheat Gluten
Protein
75g
370 kcal
75g · 14g · 1.9g
06
Plant Protein Powder
Protein
70g
390 kcal
70g · 9g · 5g
07
Chlorella
Vegetables
58g
410 kcal
58g · 23g · 9g
08
Spirulina
Vegetables
57g
290 kcal
57g · 24g · 7.7g
09
Textured Vegetable Protein
Protein
51g
333 kcal
51g · 35g · 1g
10
Nutritional Yeast
Vegetables
49g
367 kcal
49g · 36g · 6g
11
Parmesan Cheese
Dairy
38g
431 kcal
38g · 4.1g · 29g
12
Bacon
Protein
37g
541 kcal
37g · 1.4g · 42g
13
Quest Protein Bar
Snacks
36g
357 kcal
36g · 32g · 9g
14
Soy Nuts
Legumes
36g
469 kcal
36g · 33g · 26g
15
Beef Jerky
Protein
33g
410 kcal
33g · 11g · 26g
16
Rabbit
Protein
33g
173 kcal
33g · 0g · 3.5g
17
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Nuts & Seeds
33g
522 kcal
33g · 14g · 42g
18
Hemp Seeds
Nuts & Seeds
32g
553 kcal
32g · 8.7g · 49g
19
Chicken Breast
Protein
31g
165 kcal
31g · 0g · 3.6g
20
Turkey Breast
Protein
30g
135 kcal
30g · 0g · 1g
21
Pumpkin Seeds
Nuts & Seeds
30g
559 kcal
30g · 11g · 49g
22
Chicken Wing
Protein
30g
203 kcal
30g · 0g · 8.1g
23
Tuna Steak
Protein
30g
184 kcal
30g · 0g · 6.3g
24
Gruyère
Dairy
30g
413 kcal
30g · 0.4g · 32g
25
Protein Bar
Snacks
30g
375 kcal
30g · 35g · 12g
26
Venison
Protein
30g
158 kcal
30g · 0g · 3.2g
27
Oxtail
Protein
30g
262 kcal
30g · 0g · 15g
28
Matcha Powder
Beverages
30g
324 kcal
30g · 39g · 5g
29
Tuna
Protein
28g
132 kcal
28g · 0g · 1g
30
Sirloin Steak
Protein
28g
206 kcal
28g · 0g · 9.4g
31
Mozzarella Cheese
Dairy
28g
280 kcal
28g · 3.1g · 17g
32
Veal Cutlet
Protein
28g
196 kcal
28g · 0g · 8.5g
33
Chicken Drumstick
Protein
28g
172 kcal
28g · 0g · 5.7g
34
Turkey Leg
Protein
28g
159 kcal
28g · 0g · 4.3g
35
Turkey Thigh
Protein
28g
179 kcal
28g · 0g · 6.9g
36
Leg of Lamb
Protein
28g
230 kcal
28g · 0g · 12g
37
Lamb Shank
Protein
28g
234 kcal
28g · 0g · 13g
38
String Cheese
Dairy
28g
280 kcal
28g · 3.1g · 17g
39
Tuna Sashimi
Prepared Foods
28g
132 kcal
28g · 0g · 1g
40
Bison
Protein
28g
146 kcal
28g · 0g · 7.2g
41
Ostrich
Protein
28g
145 kcal
28g · 0g · 3g
42
Emmental
Dairy
28g
380 kcal
28g · 0.5g · 30g
43
Flank Steak
Protein
27g
192 kcal
27g · 0g · 8.6g
44
Filet Mignon
Protein
27g
227 kcal
27g · 0g · 12g
45
Tri Tip
Protein
27g
217 kcal
27g · 0g · 11g
46
Prosciutto
Protein
27g
220 kcal
27g · 0.3g · 12g
47
Swiss Cheese
Dairy
27g
380 kcal
27g · 5.4g · 28g
48
Elk
Protein
27g
137 kcal
27g · 0g · 1.9g
49
Pork Chop
Protein
26g
231 kcal
26g · 0g · 14g
50
Pork Tenderloin
Protein
26g
143 kcal
26g · 0g · 3.5g
51
Chicken Thigh
Protein
26g
209 kcal
26g · 0g · 11g
52
Peanuts
Nuts & Seeds
26g
567 kcal
26g · 16g · 49g
53
NY Strip Steak
Protein
26g
245 kcal
26g · 0g · 15g
54
Flat Iron Steak
Protein
26g
218 kcal
26g · 0g · 12g
55
Beef Brisket
Protein
26g
287 kcal
26g · 0g · 19g
56
Chuck Roast
Protein
26g
250 kcal
26g · 0g · 16g
57
Baby Back Ribs
Protein
26g
296 kcal
26g · 0g · 21g
58
Chicken Liver
Protein
26g
167 kcal
26g · 0.7g · 6.4g
59
Provolone
Dairy
26g
351 kcal
26g · 2.1g · 27g
60
Pecorino Romano
Dairy
26g
387 kcal
26g · 3.6g · 27g
How much protein do you need?

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A useful rule of thumb: 0.7g per pound for general fitness, 0.8–1g per pound when building muscle, 1–1.2g per pound during a cut. Distribute across 3–5 meals; per-meal absorption tops out around 30–40g for most people.

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