Protein is key for proper health and nutrition and actually makes up 50% of the dry weight of the human body. The daily recommended allowance of protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight for an adult. Keep in mind this is a recommendation for the average adult, but if you are a bodybuilder or someone who works out a lot you will need more daily in order to facilitate proper recovery.
In order to meet your daily protein needs it is important to know and understand how much protein is in the food you are eating. It is important to have a good list of high protein foods handy when you are planning your meals for the week so that you can estimate your daily protein and won't come up short.
Below is a small list of high protein foods
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Ostrich |
10 grams/ounce |
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Beef |
7 grams/ounce |
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Poultry |
7 grams/ounce |
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Fish |
7 grams/ounce |
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Large Egg |
7 grams/egg |
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Milk |
8 grams/cup |
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Cheese (eg. Cheddar) |
7 grams/ounce |
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Bread |
4 grams/slice |
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Cereal |
4 grams/1/2 cup |
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Vegetables |
2 grams/ 1/2 cup |
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Soybeans (dry) |
10 grams/ounce |
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Peanuts |
7 grams/ounce |
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Lentils (dry) |
6.5 grams/ounce |
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Red beans |
6 grams/ounce |
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Baked potato |
9 grams/8 ounces |
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Cashews |
5 grams/ounce |
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