Sources of Proteins

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High Protein Foods

Tofu

Chickpeas/garbanzo beans - 14.53 grams per cup (boiled from dried)

Mung beans - 14.18 grams per cup (boiled from dried)

Green peas - 8.58 grams per cup (boiled)

Quinoa - 8.14 grams per cup (cooked)

Pistachios - 5.97 grams per ounce (dry roasted)

Almonds - 5.94 grams per ounce (dry roasted)

Chia seeds - 4.69 grams per ounce (dried)

Yellow sweet corn - 4.68 grams per 1 large ear (raw)

Potatoes - 4.55 grams per 1 medium potato (baked, with skin)

Asparagus - 4.32 grams per cup (boiled)

Broccoli - 4.28 grams per 1 stalk (boiled, medium)

Avocado - 4.02 grams per 1 avocado (medium)

Soy Milk - 7 grams of protein per cup (240 ml)

Oats and Oatmeal - Half a cup (120 ml) of dry oats provide you with approximately 6 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber.

Mushrooms -

Guavas - An average guava provides 1.4g (3% DV) protein.

Kiwifruit - An average kiwifruit provides 0.8g (2% DV) protein.

Oranges - An average orange provides 1.2g (2% DV) protein.

Bananas - An average banana provides 1.3g (3% DV) protein.

Cantaloupe - An average cantaloupe provides 4.6g (9% DV) protein.

Raisins - One ounce, or about 60 of the little guys, has nearly 1 gram of protein.

Grapefruit - one medium grapefruit will give you 1.6 grams of protein

Prunes - 100 grams of prunes contain 2.20 grams of protein.

Cherries (Dried) - 1.00 grams per 1/4 cup serving

References:

https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/19-high-protein-vegetables#2.-Lentils

https://www.myfooddata.com/articles/fruits-high-in-protein.php

https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-fruits-with-most-protein

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/food-news/10-fruits-that-are-the-highest-source-of-protein/photostory/68392452.cms?picid=68392477

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