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.

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. 9Vanilla shake, fast foodBeverages · 1 medium McDonald's shake (16 fl oz) (333 g)11.2 g22% DV
10. 10High protein nutritional shake mix, powderBeverages · 1 serving (20 g)10.7 g21% DV
11. 11Malted drink mix, with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)10.2 g20% DV
12. 12Fortified chocolate drink, milk and soy basedBeverages · 8 fl oz (237 g)10 g20% DV
13. 13SlimFast meal replacement, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 bottle (295 g)9.8 g20% DV
14. 14Abbott Ensure nutritional shake, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (254 g)9.7 g19% DV
15. 15Fast food strawberry shakeBeverages · 1 serving small 12 fl oz (282 g)9.6 g19% DV
16. 16Chocolate malted drink mix, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (265 g)8.9 g18% 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. 19Chocolate beverage mix, 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. 21Carob-flavor beverage mix, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (256 g)8.1 g16% DV
22. 22Strawberry-flavor beverage mix, prepared with whole milkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (266 g)8 g16% DV
23. 23Eggnog-flavor mix, 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. 26Cereal grain coffee substitute, whole milkBeverages · 6 fl oz (185 g)6.1 g12% DV
27. 27Vanilla light coffee, milk based, sweetenedBeverages · 9.5 fl oz (281 g)6 g12% DV
28. 28Peanut meal supplement drink, cannedBeverages · 1 cup (158 g)5.5 g11% DV
29. 29Chocolate reduced calorie drink mix, aspartameBeverages · 1 serving (243 g)5.3 g11% DV
30. 30Chocolate reduced calorie drink mix, powderBeverages · 1 packet (.75 oz) (21 g)5.3 g11% DV
31. 31Coffee, milk based, sweetenedBeverages · 1 cup (262 g)5.2 g10% DV
32. 32Iced mocha coffee, milk basedBeverages · 1 cup (265 g)3.9 g8% DV
33. 33Low calorie cocoa mix, powder, aspartame, no sodiumBeverages · 1 envelope Swiss Miss (.53 oz) (15 g)3.8 g8% DV
34. 34Chocolate malt powder, prepared with 1% milkBeverages · 1 cup dry mix (98 g)3.3 g7% DV
35. 35Canned pineapple and orange juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)3.3 g7% DV
36. 36V8 Splash Tropical Colada smoothieBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (246 g)3 g6% DV
37. 37Dairy based malted drink mixBeverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (21 g)3 g6% DV
38. 38V8 Splash Peach Mango smoothieBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (245 g)3 g6% DV
39. 39V8 Splash Strawberry Banana smoothieBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (245 g)3 g6% DV
40. 40Cocoa mix, no sugar addedBeverages · 1 envelope Swiss Miss (.53 oz) (15 g)2.3 g5% DV
41. 41Cocoa mix, aspartame, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving dry mix with 6 fl oz water (192 g)2.3 g5% DV
42. 42Fortified acai berry drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (266 g)2.2 g4% DV
43. 43SlimFast Shake Mix powderBeverages · 1 scoop (26 g)2.1 g4% DV
44. 44Unsweetened chocolate almond milk, fortifiedBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)2 g4% DV
45. 45Cocoa mix, prepared with waterBeverages · 1 serving 6 fl oz (206 g)1.9 g4% DV
46. 46Cocoa mix, powderBeverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (28 g)1.9 g4% DV
47. 47Ocean Spray Light Cranberry and Raspberry Flavored JuiceBeverages · 8 fl oz (242 g)1.8 g4% DV
48. 48Chocolate-flavored whey and milk drinkBeverages · 1 cup (244 g)1.6 g3% DV
49. 49Chocolate almond milk, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)1.5 g3% DV
50. 50Red Bull energy drinkBeverages · 1 can 8.4 fl oz (258 g)1.2 g2% DV
51. 51Monster energy drink, fortifiedBeverages · 1 serving (240 g)1.1 g2% DV
52. 52Horchata, restaurant styleBeverages · 1 cup (228 g)1.1 g2% DV
53. 53Chocolate malted drink mix powderBeverages · 1 serving (3 heaping tsp or 1 envelope) (21 g)1.1 g2% DV
54. 54Unsweetened almond milk, shelf stableBeverages · 1 cup (262 g)1 g2% DV
55. 55V8 V-Fusion Peach MangoBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (246 g)1 g2% DV
56. 56V8 V-Fusion Strawberry BananaBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (246 g)1 g2% DV
57. 57V8 V-Fusion TropicalBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (246 g)1 g2% DV
58. 58Energy drink with carbonated water and HFCSBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)1 g2% DV
59. 59Sugar-free energy drinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)1 g2% DV
60. 60Sweetened vanilla almond milkBeverages · 1 cup (240 g)1 g2% DV
61. 61Chocolate milk mix, powder, fortifiedBeverages · 1 serving (22 g)1 g2% DV
62. 62Chocolate powder, no sugar addedBeverages · 2 tbsp (11 g)1.0 g2% DV
63. 63Ocean Spray Light Cranberry, Concord GrapeBeverages · 8 fl oz (248 g)0.89 g2% DV
64. 64Coffee cream liqueur, 34 proofBeverages · 1 fl oz (31.1 g)0.87 g2% DV
65. 65Citrus juice drink, frozen concentrate, with waterBeverages · 1 serving 8 fl oz (248 g)0.84 g2% DV
66. 66Chocolate syrupBeverages · 1 serving 2 tbsp (39 g)0.82 g2% DV
67. 67Canned orange and apricot juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.75 g2% DV
68. 68Breakfast blend coffee, brewedBeverages · 1 cup (248 g)0.74 g1% DV
69. 69100% vegetable and fruit juice, fortifiedBeverages · 1 serving 8 oz (246 g)0.74 g1% DV
70. 70Ocean Spray Cranberry-Apple Juice DrinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (249 g)0.72 g1% DV
71. 71Ocean Spray Cran Raspberry Juice DrinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (248 g)0.69 g1% DV
72. 72Sweetened instant mocha coffeeBeverages · 1 serving 2 tbsp (13 g)0.69 g1% DV
73. 73Unsweetened rice milkBeverages · 8 fl oz (approximate weight, 1 serving) (240 g)0.67 g1% DV
74. 74Red Bull sugar-free energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving 8.3 fl oz can (250 g)0.63 g1% DV
75. 75Vault Zero citrus energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving (8 fl oz) (246 g)0.61 g1% DV
76. 76AMP energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving (240 g)0.6 g1% DV
77. 77Full Throttle energy drinkBeverages · 1 serving 8 fluid oz (240 g)0.6 g1% DV
78. 78Nestle Rich Chocolate Hot Cocoa MixBeverages · 1 serving 1 envelope (20 g)0.6 g1% DV
79. 79Rockstar energy drink, sugar freeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.6 g1% DV
80. 80Instant decaf coffee with whitener and low calorie sweetenerBeverages · 1 tsp dry (6.4 g)0.58 g1% DV
81. 81Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix Rich Chocolate With MarshmallowsBeverages · 1 serving 1 envelope (20 g)0.56 g1% DV
82. 82Ocean Spray Light CranberryBeverages · 8 fl oz (248 g)0.55 g1% DV
83. 83Ocean Spray White Cranberry Strawberry Flavored Juice DrinkBeverages · 8 fl oz (247 g)0.54 g1% DV
84. 84Green tea, brewedBeverages · 1 cup (245 g)0.54 g1% DV
85. 85Unsweetened coconut water, ready-to-drinkBeverages · 1 cup (245 g)0.54 g1% DV
86. 86Light orange juice, no pulpBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.5 g1% DV
87. 87Ocean Spray Cran GrapeBeverages · 8 fl oz (240 g)0.5 g1% DV
88. 88Sweetened coconut milk, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2Beverages · 1 cup (240 g)0.5 g1% DV
89. 89Canned pineapple and grapefruit juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (250 g)0.5 g1% DV
90. 90Orange juice drinkBeverages · 1 cup (249 g)0.5 g1% DV
91. 91Malt beverage, includes non-alcoholic beerBeverages · 1 cup (237 g)0.5 g1% DV
92. 92Ocean Spray Diet Cran CherryBeverages · 8 fl oz (237 g)0.5 g1% DV
93. 93Cranberry-apricot juice drink, bottledBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (245 g)0.49 g1% DV
94. 94Cranberry-grape juice drink, bottledBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (245 g)0.49 g1% DV
95. 95Ocean Spray Cran CherryBeverages · 8 fl oz (248 g)0.47 g1% DV
96. 96Citrus juice drink, frozen concentrateBeverages · 1 fl oz (35.2 g)0.42 g1% DV
97. 97Kraft French Vanilla Cafe instant coffeeBeverages · 1 NLEA Serving (14 g)0.35 g1% DV
98. 98Ocean Spray White Cranberry PeachBeverages · 8 fl oz (247 g)0.32 g1% DV
99. 99Fruit juice drink, high vitamin CBeverages · 1 cup (8 fl oz) (238 g)0.31 g1% DV
100. 100Fruit juice drink, high vitamin C, thiaminBeverages · 8 fl oz (237 g)0.31 g1% DV

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.