A List of High Protein Foods

High protein foods that burn belly fat
and increase metabolism quickly!

Here’s a list of high protein foods – 28 of them that I think are worth mentioning if you interesting in losing tummy fat fast.

Not getting enough protein in your diet slows your metabolism down and a slow metabolism increases fat storage.

Foods high in protein, on the other hand, can often be low calorie foods that speed up metabolism quickly and naturally.

That’s why I’ve always recommended a low carb, high protein diet to lose belly fat. Low carb foods typically tend to be low calorie foods as well.

Ok, let's now get to this list of high protein foods I promised you!

LIST OF HIGH PROTEIN FOODS

Most meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, legumes and nuts all have substantial amounts of protein and will help to increase metabolism naturally.

BEEF

Most meats and fish are high protein, low carb foods. They contain approximately 6-7 grams of protein per ounce cooked.

1. Sirloin steak, broiled, lean (4 oz.)

Protein (g): 34.4

Fat (g): 9.1

Calories: 229

2. Top Round, broiled, lean (4 oz.)

Protein (g): 25.9

Fat (g): 6.7

Calories: 214

POULTRY

3. Chicken, light meat (4 oz.)

Protein (g): 35.1

Fat (g): 5.1

Calories: 196

4. Chicken, ground, cooked (3 oz.)

Protein (g): 17

Fat (g): 11

Calories: 170

5. Turkey, light meat (1 oz.)

Protein (g): 33.9

Fat (g): 3.7

Calories: 178

6. Turkey, ground, regular (3 oz.)

Protein (g): 21

Fat (g): 9

Calories: 170

FISH

An ounce of fish has approximately 7 grams of protein per ounce. Fish is a great high protein, low calorie food.

7. Salmon, Atlantic, fresh, farmed, baked, broiled (4 oz.)

Protein (g): 25

Fat (g): 14

Calories: 234

8. Salmon, canned, red sockeye (3 3/4 oz.)

Protein (g): 22

Fat (g): 11

Calories: 190

9. Tuna, skipjack, fresh, baked, broiled (4 oz.)

Protein (g): 33.0

Fat (g): 1.5

Calories: 150

10. Tuna, canned in water, skipjack, flaked (4 oz.)

Protein (g): 30

Fat (g): 1

Calories: 120

11. Shrimp, boiled, steamed (4 oz.)

Protein (g): 23.7

Fat (g): 1.2

Calories: 112

12. Trout, rainbow, fresh, farmed, baked, broiled (4 oz.)

Protein (g): 27.5

Fat (g): 8.2

Calories: 192

DAIRY

13. Whey Protein powder (1 svg.)

Protein (g): 25.0

Fat (g): 0.2

Calories: 110

14. Yogurt, plain, non-fat (8 oz.)

Protein (g): 11.0

Fat (g): 0

Calories: 110

15. Cottage Cheese, low fat, 1% (1/2 cup)

Protein (g): 14

Fat (g): 1.5

Calories: 80

16. Milk, skim (8 oz.)

Protein (g): 8.4

Fat (g): 0.4

Calories: 86

17. Egg, hard boiled (1 large)

Protein (g): 6.2

Fat (g): 5

Calories: 74

18. Egg, white only (1 large)

Protein (g): 3.5

Fat (g): 0

Calories: 17

VEGETABLES, NUTS, BEANS, ETC.

Some vegetarian foods high in protein are included on this list of high protein foods for those that prefer plant based proteins.

19. Tofu, raw, firm (1/2 cup)

Protein (g): 19.9

Fat (g): 11

Calories: 183

20. Soybeans, unpeeled, boiled, (1/2 cup)

Protein (g): 8.5

Fat (g): 4.5

Calories: 100

Protein in nuts is high, but they are also high calorie foods so be sure to exercise portion control.

21. Peanut Butter, creamy (2 Tbs.)

Protein (g): 7.9

Fat (g): 16

Calories: 188

22. Almonds, shelled, dried (1 oz.)

Protein (g): 5.7

Fat (g): 14.8

Calories: 167

Most beans contain approximately 7 – 10 grams of protein per ½ cup cooked.

23. Black beans, canned (1/2 cup)

Protein (g): 7

Fat (g): 0

Calories: 80

24. Kidney beans, red, canned (1/2 cup)

Protein (g): 7

Fat (g): 0

Calories: 90

25. Lentils, cooked (1/2 cup)

Protein (g): 8.9

Fat (g): .4

Calories: 115

26. Quinoa, cooked (1/2 cup)

Protein (g): 7.8

Fat (g): 3.9

Calories: 218

27. Bee Pollen (2 tbs.)

Protein (g): 17-35%

Fat (g): n/a

Calories: 28 – 30

28. Spirulina

Protein (g): 55 - 77%

Fat (g): 7%

Calories: n/a

Sources: The Complete Book of Food Contents, 4th edition, C.T. Netzer

http://www.naturalnews.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/

There are likely a few more good quality foods that could be included in this list of high protein foods.

To lose belly fat fast, it’s important to include high protein foods with EVERY meal (that includes snacks too), so I’ve also put together a list of my favorite high protein snacks to help you better understand and see how easy it is to incorporate this list of high protein foods into your daily diet plan.

Here's a helpful weight loss tip: I always kept a list of high protein foods stuck on my refrigerator door for easy reference. I suggest you do likewise as it really helps keep you on track.

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