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PROTEIN OPTIONS LIST

This list breaks down common foods into serving sizes, and gives you the macronutrient content for that serving size. by using these values you can design a nutrition program that fits your goals, and your lifestyle.

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Black beans - 1/2 cup 19g/c-1g/f-7g/p - 113 Calories


Lima beans - 1/2 cup 19g/c-0.2g/f-6g/p - 100 Calories


Corn - 1/2 cup 11g/c-1g/f-2g/p - 61 Calories

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Salmon - 4oz 0g/c-1g/f-21g/p - 93 Calories

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Potatoes - 1 med. 26g/c-0.3g/f-3g/p - 116 Calories


Broccoli - 1 cup 6g/c-0.2g/f-2.5g/p - 34 Calories


Cauliflower - 1 cup 5g/c-0.2g/f-2g/p - 28 Calories


Chinese cabbage - 1 cup 2.5g/c-0.2g/f-1g/p - 12 Calories

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Eggs -  1 egg 0.4g/c-4.8g/f-6.3g/p - 72 Calories

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Beef -  4oz 0g/c-15g/f-28g/p - 259 Calories

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Chicken breast -  4oz 0g/c-4g/f-36g/p - 180 Calories

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Oats -  1/2 cup 51.5g/c-5.4g/f-13.2g/p - 303 Calories

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Tuna -  4oz 0g/c-1g/f-22g/p - 100 Calories

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Tempeh -  3oz 9g/c-11g/f-19g/p - 193 Calories

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Spirulina -  2Tsp 5.2g/c-0.2g/f-13.6g/p - 32 Calories

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Legumes -  1/2 cup 1.8g/c-11g/f-1g/p - 110 Calories

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Hemp seeds - 3 Tbsp 1g/c-14g/f-10g/p - 170 Calories

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Sun-dried tomatoes - 1/2 cup 15g/c-0.8g/f-3.8g/p - 70 Calories

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Guava - 1 cup 24g/c-2g/f-4g/p - 114 Calories

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Artichokes - 1 med 13g/c-0.4g/f-3.5g/p - 64 Calories

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Peas - 1/2 cup 12g/c-0.5g/f-4g/p - 70 Calories 

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Bison - 4oz 0g/c-11g/f-23g/p - 190 Calories

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Pork - 4oz 1g/c-4g/f-23g/p - 120 Calories

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Turkey - 4oz 1g/c-8g/f-22g/p - 150 Calories

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Chickpeas - 1/2 cup 17g/c-1.5g/f-5g/p - 100 Calories

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Quinoa - 1/2 cup 55g/c-5.2g/f-12g/p - 315 Calories

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Greek yogurt - 1 cup 5g/c-11g/f-4g/p - 130 Calories

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Cottage cheese - 1/2 cup 3g/c-1.2g/f-14g/p - 82 Calories

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Almonds - 1oz 6g/c-14g/f-6g/p - 160 Calories

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D Milk - 8oz 12g/c-8g/f-8g/p - 150 Calories

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Lentils - 1 cup 40g/c-0.8g/f-18g/p - 230 Calories

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Pumpkin seeds - 1/2 cup 17g/c-6g/f-6g/p - 140 Calories

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Avocado - 1 med 13g/c-22g/f-3g/p - 240 Calories

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Shelled Pistachios - 1/2 cup 7g/c-14g/f-7g/p - 150 Calories


Chia seeds - 1 Tbsp 4g/c-4g/f-3g/p - 72 Calories

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Nut butters - 1  0.4g/c-4.8g/f-6.3g/p - 60 Calories

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Halibut - 4oz 0g/c-2.6g/f-25.5g/p - 124 Calories

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Asparagus - 1 cup 5.2g/c-0.2g/f-3g/p - 30 Calories

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Watercress - 1 cup 0.4g/c-0g/f-1g/p - 6 Calories

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Brussel sprouts - 1 cup 8g/c-0.3g/f-1g/p - 42 Calories

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Spelt - 1 cup 51.3g/c-1.6g/f-10.7g/p - 246 Calories

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Teff - 1 cup 50g/c-1.6g/f-10g/p - 255 Calories

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Whey protein powder – 1 scoop 9g/c-1g/f-20g/p - 120 Calories

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