Here is a list of some top sources of protein in vegan foods.
Figures shown are approximate grams (g) of protein per 100 grams (100g) of food and are the same as describing protein-content as a percentage.
- Vital Wheat Gluten 75.2
- Spirulina (dried) 57.5
- Hemp Seeds 38.0
- Peanuts 🥜 (roasted) 28.3
- Peanuts 🥜 (raw) 25.8
- Peanut Butter 24.0
- Black Beans/Black Turtle Beans 21.6
- Almonds (raw) 21.3
- Pistachio Nuts 20.2
- Pumpkin Seeds 18.5
- Sunflower Seeds 🌻 18.5
- Tempeh 18.5
- Flaxseeds 18.3
- Cashews (raw) 18.2
- Tahini 17.9
- Sesame Seeds (hulled, dried) 17.8
- Tofu (fried) 17.2
- Oats 16.9
- Chia Seeds 16.5
- Walnuts 15.2
- Hazelnuts 14.6
- Brazil Nuts 14.3
- Pine Nuts (dried) 13.7
- Soybeans 13.0
- Buckwheat Flour 12.6
- Rye Flour 12.2
- Wheat Flour (whole-grain) 11.4
- Edamame Beans 11.0
- Pecans (dry-roasted) 9.4
- Pecans (raw) 9.2
- Lentils (cooked) 9.0
- Chickpeas (cooked) 8.8
- Kidney Beans (red, cooked) 8.7
- Macadamia Nuts 7.9
- Lima Beans/Butter Beans (cooked) 7.1
- Green Peas (cooked from frozen) 5.0
- Hummus (homemade) 4.9
- Baked Beans 4.7
- Bread 🍞 (whole-wheat) 4.7
- Quinoa (cooked) 4.4
- Amaranth (cooked) 3.8
- Kale (raw) 3.5
- Millet (cooked) 3.5
- Sultanas/Kismis 3.4
- Brussels Sprouts (cooked) 3.3
- Coconut 🥥 3.3
- Sweetcorn 🌽 3.2
- Broccoli 🥦 (raw) 3.0
- Parsley (raw) 3.0
- Raisins 3.0
- Potato Skins (boiled) 2.9
- Spinach (boiled) 2.9
- Rice 🍚 (white, cooked) 2.6
- Rice 🌾 (brown, cooked) 2.5
- Mushrooms (button, boiled) 2.2
- Jerusalem Artichokes (raw) 2.0
- Potatoes 🥔 (boiled with skin) 2.0
- Potatoes 🥔 (boiled without skin) 1.9
- Lemongrass (raw) 1.8
- Swiss Chard (raw) 1.8
- Beetroot (boiled) 1.7
- Turnip (boiled) 1.7
- Turnip Greens (raw) 1.5
- Prunes 1.3
- Bananas 🍌 1.1
- Daikon Radish (raw) 1.1
- Olives (green) 1.0
- Tomatoes 🍅 (raw) 1.0
- Olives (black) 0.9
This information has been researched from various sources. Values are approximate. This list is for informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. Thank you! 💚