Photos: 14 surprising sources of protein

 

Think steak and eggs are the only way to get a full serving of protein? Think again. Take a look at these 14 sources of protein that will change the way you think about meals.

 
February 22, 2012
 
 
 
Nuts such as almonds and cashews can pack between 6-9 grams of protein per serving.
 

Nuts such as almonds and cashews can pack between 6-9 grams of protein per serving.

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Nuts such as almonds and cashews can pack between 6-9 grams of protein per serving.
Beans such as black or garbanzo can pack between 10-18 grams of protein per one-cup (cooked) serving.
Could this spinach salad pack more protein than a steak?
Baked potatoes (minus all that butter and brown sugar!) packs about 4.5 grams of protein in one medium, skin-on potato.
Broccoli packs about 4 grams of protein per one-cup (cooked) serving.
Oatmeal packs about 6 grams of protein per one-cup (cooked) serving.
Avocados pack about 4 grams of protein per whole serving.
Cottage cheese packs about 14 grams of protein per ½ cup serving.
Bagels pack about 7.2 grams of protein per serving.
Bulgur packs about 6 grams of protein per one-cup (cooked) serving.
Peas pack about 4.5 grams of protein per ½ cup serving.
Brown rice packs about 5 grams of protein per one-cup (cooked) serving.
Soy varieties such as soy milk, tofu and soybeans can pack between 10-25 grams of protein per serving.
Quinoa packs about 5 grams of protein per ¼ cup (cooked) serving.
Spinach packs about 5 grams of protein per one-cup (cooked) serving.
 
 
 
 
 

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