Protein in Foods
Protein Foods - Animal Foods vs. Plant
Foods
Most recommendations for protein intake
are based on animal-food sources of protein such as meat, cow's milk and
eggs. However, studies show clearly that diets based solely on plant foods
as sources of protein can be quite adequate and supply the recommended
amounts of all essential amino acids for adults, even when a single plant
food, such as rice, is virtually the sole source of protein. The American
Dietetic Association emphasizes that protein combining at each meal is
unnecessary, as long as a range of protein rich foods is eaten during
the day.
Table 1. Approximate Protein in Selected
Foods
| Foods |
Protein Content |
| Ostrich |
10 grams/ounce |
| Beef |
7 grams/ounce |
| Poultry |
7 grams/ounce |
| Fish |
7 grams/ounce |
| Large Egg |
7 grams/egg |
| Milk |
8 grams/cup |
| Cheese (eg. Cheddar) |
7 grams/ounce |
| Bread |
4 grams/slice |
| Cereal |
4 grams/1/2 cup |
| Vegetables |
2 grams/ 1/2 cup |
| Soybeans (dry) |
10 grams/ounce |
| Peanuts |
7 grams/ounce |
| Lentils (dry) |
6.5 grams/ounce |
| Red beans |
6 grams/ounce |
| Baked potato |
9 grams/8 ounces |
| Cashews |
5 grams/ounce |
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