Some common high-protein foods are listed here. Protein helps wounds to heal and your body to fight infection and disease. It also helps to keep your muscles from getting weak. If you have any questions, pleae ask to speak withthe dietitian.
|
Supplements /Shakes |
Serving Size |
Protein per Serving |
| Boost® | 8 ounces | 14 |
|
Boost® Breeze |
8 ounces |
9 |
|
Boost® Plus |
8 ounces |
14 |
|
Carnation® Breakfast |
made with |
13 |
|
Ensure® Plus |
8 ounces |
13 |
|
Glucerna® Shake |
8 ounces |
10 |
|
Boost® Breeze |
8 ounces |
9 |
|
Wendy's® Frosty |
|
8 |
|
McDonalds® milkshake |
10 ounces |
11 |
|
Burger King® milkshake |
1 serving |
11 |
|
Dairy Queen Blizzard® |
small |
9-11 |
|
Food |
Serving Size |
Protein per Serving(grams) |
|
Soybeans |
½ cup |
14 |
|
Veggie or soy patty |
1 |
11 |
|
Greek yogurt |
½ cup |
9–12 |
|
Chicken breast |
1 ounce |
9 |
|
Pork tenderloin |
1 ounce |
9 |
|
Pumpkin seeds |
1 ounce |
9 |
|
Lentils |
½ cup |
9 |
|
Milk (any type) |
1 cup |
8 |
|
Beef |
1 ounce |
8 |
|
Egg substitute |
¼ cup |
7.5 |
|
Cottage cheese |
¼ cup |
7 |
|
Tuna packed in water |
1 ounce |
7 |
|
Canned beans (kidney, cannellini, garbanzo) |
½ cup |
6–7 |
|
Peanuts |
1 ounce |
6–7 |
|
Fish |
1ounce |
6–7 |
|
Egg |
1 |
6–7 |
|
Sunflower seeds |
1 ounce |
6 |
|
Lunch meats |
1 ounce |
5–6 |
|
Tofu, firm |
¼ cup |
5 |
|
Peanut butter |
1 tablespoon |
4 |