Foods high in protein

Whey protein isolate powder tops the list with 50 g per serving. The Daily Value for protein is 50 g. Ranked from 12,719 everyday foods (not packaged products); dried spices, protein powders and regional specialties are left out.

Per 100 gPer servingPer 100 calories
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  1. 1Whey protein isolate powderBeverages · 3 scoop (86 g)50 g100% DV
  2. 2Abbott EAS whey protein powderBeverages · 2 scoop (39 g)26 g52% DV
  3. 3Soy based protein powderBeverages · 1 scoop (45 g)25 g50% DV
  4. 4Whey based protein powderBeverages · 0.33 cup (32 g)25 g50% DV
  5. 5Abbott EAS soy protein powderBeverages · 1 scoop (44 g)21 g42% DV
  6. 6SlimFast High Protein Shake, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 bottle (295 g)19.4 g39% DV
  7. 7Abbott Ensure Plus, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 cup (252 g)13 g26% DV
  8. 8Nestle Boost Plus nutritional drinkBeverages · 1 bottle (237 g)12.8 g26% DV
  9. 9High protein nutritional shake mix, powderBeverages · 1 serving (20 g)10.7 g21% DV
  10. 10Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)10.2 g20% DV
  11. 11Fortified chocolate drink, milk and soy basedBeverages · 8 fl oz (237 g)10 g20% DV
  12. 12SlimFast meal replacement, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 bottle (295 g)9.8 g20% DV
  13. 13Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)9.7 g19% DV
  14. 14Abbott Ensure nutritional shake, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (254 g)9.7 g19% DV
  15. 15Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)8.9 g18% DV
  16. 16Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, with added nutrients, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)8.7 g17% DV
  17. 17Chocolate milk mix, powder, fortified, whole milkBeverages · 1 serving (266 g)8.7 g17% DV
  18. 18Chocolate syrup, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (282 g)8.7 g17% DV
  19. 19Beverages, chocolate-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (266 g)8.6 g17% DV
  20. 20Chocolate malt powder, prepared with fat free milkBeverages · 1 serving (256 g)8.3 g17% DV
  21. 21Beverages, Carob-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (256 g)8.1 g16% DV
  22. 22Beverages, Strawberry-flavor beverage mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (266 g)8 g16% DV
  23. 23Beverages, Eggnog-flavor mix, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (272 g)8 g16% DV
  24. 24Reduced fat flavored milk, sweetened, fortifiedBeverages · 1 cup (244 g)7.4 g15% DV
  25. 25SlimFast high protein whey powderBeverages · 1 scoop (26 g)7.2 g14% DV
  26. 26Fast food strawberry shakeBeverages · 8 fl oz (188 g)6.4 g13% DV
  27. 27Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, powder, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 6 fl oz (185 g)6.1 g12% DV
  28. 28Vanilla light coffee, milk based, sweetenedBeverages · 9.5 fl oz (281 g)6 g12% DV
  29. 29Vanilla shake, fast foodBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (166 g)5.6 g11% DV
  30. 30Peanut meal supplement drink, cannedBeverages · 1 cup (158 g)5.5 g11% DV
  31. 31Beverages, dairy drink mix, chocolate, reduced calorie, with aspartame, powder, prepared with water and iceBeverages · 1 serving (243 g)5.3 g11% DV
  32. 32Chocolate reduced calorie drink mix, powderBeverages · 1 packet (.75 oz) (21 g)5.3 g11% DV
  33. 33Coffee, milk based, sweetenedBeverages · 1 cup (262 g)5.2 g10% DV
  34. 34Iced mocha coffee, milk basedBeverages · 1 cup (265 g)3.9 g8% DV
  35. 35Low calorie cocoa mix, powder, aspartame, no sodiumBeverages · 1 envelope Swiss Miss (.53 oz) (15 g)3.8 g8% DV
  36. 36Chocolate malt powder, prepared with 1% milkBeverages · 1 cup dry mix (98 g)3.3 g7% DV
  37. 37Canned pineapple and orange juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)3.3 g7% DV
  38. 38Higher alcohol beerBeverages · 1 bottle (355 g)3.2 g6% DV
  39. 39V8 Splash Tropical Colada smoothieBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (246 g)3 g6% DV
  40. 40Beverages, Malted drink mix, natural, powder, dairy based.Beverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (21 g)3 g6% DV
  41. 41V8 Splash Peach Mango smoothieBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (245 g)3 g6% DV
  42. 42V8 Splash Strawberry Banana smoothieBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (245 g)3 g6% DV
  43. 43Beverages, Cocoa mix, no sugar added, powderBeverages · 1 envelope Swiss Miss (.53 oz) (15 g)2.3 g5% DV
  44. 44Beverages, cocoa mix, with aspartame, powder, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving dry mix with 6 fl oz water (192 g)2.3 g5% DV
  45. 45Fortified acai berry drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (266 g)2.2 g4% DV
  46. 46SlimFast Shake Mix powderBeverages · 1 scoop (26 g)2.1 g4% DV
  47. 47Unsweetened chocolate almond milk, fortifiedBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)2 g4% DV
  48. 48Beverages, Cocoa mix, powder, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving 6 fl oz (206 g)1.9 g4% DV
  49. 49Cocoa mix, powderBeverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (28 g)1.9 g4% DV
  50. 50Ocean Spray Light Cranberry and Raspberry Flavored JuiceBeverages · 8 fl oz (242 g)1.8 g4% DV
  51. 51Regular beerBeverages · 1 can (356 g)1.6 g3% DV
  52. 52Chocolate-flavored whey and milk drinkBeverages · 1 cup (244 g)1.6 g3% DV
  53. 53Chocolate almond milk, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)1.5 g3% DV
  54. 54Clam and tomato juice, cannedBeverages · 8 fl oz (242 g)1.4 g3% DV
  55. 55Canned pina coladaBeverages · 1 can (6.8 fl oz, 200 ml) (222 g)1.3 g3% DV
  56. 56Coffee cream liqueur, 34 proofBeverages · 1.5 fl oz (47 g)1.3 g3% DV
  57. 57Budweiser beerBeverages · 12 fl oz (357 g)1.3 g3% DV
  58. 58Red Bull energy drinkBeverages · 1 can 8.4 fl oz (258 g)1.2 g2% DV
  59. 59Monster energy drink, fortifiedBeverages · 1 serving (240 g)1.1 g2% DV
  60. 60Horchata, restaurant styleBeverages · 1 cup (228 g)1.1 g2% DV
  61. 61Chocolate malted drink mix powderBeverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (21 g)1.1 g2% DV
  62. 62Unsweetened almond milk, shelf stableBeverages · 1 cup (262 g)1 g2% DV
  63. 63V8 V-Fusion Peach MangoBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (246 g)1 g2% DV
  64. 64V8 V-Fusion Strawberry BananaBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (246 g)1 g2% DV
  65. 65V8 V-Fusion TropicalBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (246 g)1 g2% DV
  66. 66Sweetened vanilla almond milkBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)1 g2% DV
  67. 67Energy drink with carbonated water and HFCSBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)1 g2% DV
  68. 68Sugar-free energy drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)1 g2% DV
  69. 69Chocolate milk mix, powder, fortifiedBeverages · 1 serving (22 g)1 g2% DV
  70. 70Chocolate powder, no sugar addedBeverages · 2 tbsp (11 g)1.0 g2% DV
  71. 71Ocean Spray Light Cranberry, Concord GrapeBeverages · 8 fl oz (248 g)0.89 g2% DV
  72. 72Light beer, higher alcoholBeverages · 12 fl oz (356 g)0.89 g2% DV
  73. 73Bud Light beerBeverages · 12 fl oz (354 g)0.89 g2% DV
  74. 74Light beerBeverages · 1 can or bottle (12 fl oz) (354 g)0.85 g2% DV
  75. 75Citrus juice drink, frozen concentrate, with waterBeverages · 1 serving 8 fl oz (248 g)0.84 g2% DV
  76. 76Rockstar energy drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (248 g)0.84 g2% DV
  77. 77Instant lemon tea, unsweetenedBeverages · 2 tbsp, rounded (11.3 g)0.84 g2% DV
  78. 78Chocolate syrupBeverages · 1 serving 2 tbsp (39 g)0.82 g2% DV
  79. 79Canned orange and apricot juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.75 g2% DV
  80. 80Breakfast blend coffee, brewedBeverages · 1 cup (248 g)0.74 g1% DV
  81. 81100% vegetable and fruit juice, fortifiedBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (246 g)0.74 g1% DV
  82. 82Ocean Spray Cranberry-Apple Juice DrinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (249 g)0.72 g1% DV
  83. 83Budweiser Select light beerBeverages · 12 fl oz (355 g)0.71 g1% DV
  84. 84Ocean Spray Cran Raspberry Juice DrinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (248 g)0.69 g1% DV
  85. 85Sweetened instant mocha coffeeBeverages · 1 serving 2 tbsp (13 g)0.69 g1% DV
  86. 86Unsweetened rice milkBeverages · 8 fl oz (approximate weight, 1 serving) (240 g)0.67 g1% DV
  87. 87Tequila sunrise, cannedBeverages · 1 can (6.8 fl oz, 200 ml) (211 g)0.63 g1% DV
  88. 88Red Bull sugar-free energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving 8.3 fl oz can (250 g)0.63 g1% DV
  89. 89Vault Zero citrus energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving (8 fl oz) (246 g)0.61 g1% DV
  90. 90Light low carb beerBeverages · 12 fl oz (354 g)0.6 g1% DV
  91. 91AMP energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving (240 g)0.6 g1% DV
  92. 92Full Throttle energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving 8 fluid oz (240 g)0.6 g1% DV
  93. 93Rockstar energy drink, sugar freeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.6 g1% DV
  94. 94Nestle Rich Chocolate Hot Cocoa MixBeverages · 1 serving 1 envelope (20 g)0.6 g1% DV
  95. 95Pina colada, prepared from recipeBeverages · 1 cocktail (4.5 fl oz) (141 g)0.59 g1% DV
  96. 96Instant decaf coffee with whitener and low calorie sweetenerBeverages · 1 tsp dry (6.4 g)0.58 g1% DV
  97. 97Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix Rich Chocolate With MarshmallowsBeverages · 1 serving 1 envelope (20 g)0.56 g1% DV
  98. 98Ocean Spray Light CranberryBeverages · 8 fl oz (248 g)0.55 g1% DV
  99. 99Ocean Spray White Cranberry Strawberry Flavored Juice DrinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (247 g)0.54 g1% DV
  100. 100Unsweetened coconut water, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 cup (245 g)0.54 g1% DV

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Source: USDA FoodData Central. Per serving uses each food's typical USDA portion. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older.