Foods high in protein

Breaded chicken thighs, frozen, reheated tops the list with 18.7 g per 100 g. The Daily Value for protein is 50 g. Ranked from 450,578 USDA foods; unusual items like supplements' raw ingredients and regional specialties are left out.

Per 100 gPer servingPer 100 calories
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  1. 1Breaded chicken thighs, frozen, reheatedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes18.7 g37% DV
  2. 2Breaded chicken tenders, frozen, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes14.6 g29% DV
  3. 3Frozen chicken nuggets, white meat, not reheatedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes14.4 g29% DV
  4. 4Boxed macaroni and cheese with dry sauce mix, uncookedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes13.9 g28% DV
  5. 5Fresh refrigerated cheese tortelliniMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes13.5 g27% DV
  6. 6Pulled pork in barbecue sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes13.2 g26% DV
  7. 7Unprepared reduced-fat macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes13.1 g26% DV
  8. 8Unprepared box macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes12.7 g25% DV
  9. 9Four cheese lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes12.5 g25% DV
  10. 10Beef pasta mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes12.3 g25% DV
  11. 11Frozen precooked chicken nuggetsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes12 g24% DV
  12. 12Cheeseburger macaroni mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes11.6 g23% DV
  13. 13Unprepared microwaveable macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes11.5 g23% DV
  14. 14Italian lasagna mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10.9 g22% DV
  15. 15Beef flavor rice and vermicelli mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10.8 g22% DV
  16. 16Rice-A-Roni chicken flavor, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10.6 g21% DV
  17. 17Spanish rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10.6 g21% DV
  18. 18Lean Pockets meatballs and mozzarellaMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10.5 g21% DV
  19. 19Heated refrigerated chicken egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10.4 g21% DV
  20. 20Rice pilaf flavor rice and vermicelli mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10.4 g21% DV
  21. 21Lean Pockets ham and cheddarMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10.3 g21% DV
  22. 22Frozen unprepared cheese turnovers, tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes10.2 g20% DV
  23. 23Heated refrigerated pork egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes9.9 g20% DV
  24. 24Sausage, egg and cheese breakfast biscuitMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes9.5 g19% DV
  25. 25Reduced fat meat and cheese turnover, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes9.4 g19% DV
  26. 26Oven-heated frozen beef and cheese taquitosMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes9.4 g19% DV
  27. 27Frozen Hot Pockets meatballs and mozzarella sandwichMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes9.3 g19% DV
  28. 28Jimmy Dean frozen sausage egg cheese biscuitMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes9.3 g19% DV
  29. 29Oven-heated frozen chicken and cheese taquitosMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes9.2 g18% DV
  30. 30Hot Pockets ham and cheese croissant, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes9.2 g18% DV
  31. 31Hot Pockets chicken, broccoli, cheddar croissant, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes8.9 g18% DV
  32. 32Unprepared dry cheese-flavored rice mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes8.8 g18% DV
  33. 33Canned corned beef hash with potatoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes8.7 g17% DV
  34. 34Frozen pizza rolls, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes8.7 g17% DV
  35. 35Microwaved beef and bean burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes8.7 g17% DV
  36. 36Frozen corn dogs, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes8.6 g17% DV
  37. 37Frozen unprepared pork and vegetable potstickersMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes8.3 g17% DV
  38. 38Hungry Man frozen Salisbury steak with gravyMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes8 g16% DV
  39. 39Egg, meat and cheese turnover, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7.9 g16% DV
  40. 40Frozen reduced-fat chicken or turkey turnoversMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7.9 g16% DV
  41. 41Canned chili without beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7.5 g15% DV
  42. 42Frozen lasagna with meat sauce, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7.3 g15% DV
  43. 43Frozen beef and bean burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7.3 g15% DV
  44. 44Prepared frozen beef pot pieMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7.3 g14% DV
  45. 45Frozen bean and cheese burritoMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7.1 g14% DV
  46. 46Seasoned yellow rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7 g14% DV
  47. 47Salisbury steak with gravy, frozenMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7 g14% DV
  48. 48Frozen turkey, stuffing, potatoes, veggies, microwavedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes7 g14% DV
  49. 49Banquet frozen family-size Salisbury steakMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6.9 g14% DV
  50. 50Baked frozen vegetable lasagnaMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6.9 g14% DV
  51. 51Low-fat frozen lasagna with meat and sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6.8 g14% DV
  52. 52Prepared box macaroni and cheese mixMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6.7 g13% DV
  53. 53Frozen lasagna with meat and sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6.6 g13% DV
  54. 54Frozen cheese lasagna, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6.5 g13% DV
  55. 55Frozen turkey pot pieMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6.5 g13% DV
  56. 56Microwavable canned macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6 g12% DV
  57. 57Prepared frozen vegetable egg rollsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes6 g12% DV
  58. 58Reduced fat frozen beef macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.9 g12% DV
  59. 59Microwavable chili with beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.8 g12% DV
  60. 60Canned chili con carne with beansMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.8 g12% DV
  61. 61Frozen rice bowl with chicken, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.7 g11% DV
  62. 62Frozen macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.6 g11% DV
  63. 63Frozen potato or cheese-filled dumplingsMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.3 g11% DV
  64. 64Frozen chicken pot pie, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.1 g10% DV
  65. 65Frozen cheese lasagna, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5.1 g10% DV
  66. 66Frozen spaghetti with meat sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes5 g10% DV
  67. 67Macaroni and cheese dry mix, prepared with 2% milkMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes4.9 g10% DV
  68. 68Frozen cheese ravioli with tomato sauce, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes4.5 g9% DV
  69. 69Canned beef stewMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes4.4 g9% DV
  70. 70Canned pasta with sliced franks in tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes4.4 g9% DV
  71. 71Canned spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes4.4 g9% DV
  72. 72White and wild rice mix, unpreparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.5 g7% DV
  73. 73Canned macaroni and cheeseMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.4 g7% DV
  74. 74Prepared Spanish rice mix, with oil or tomatoesMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.3 g7% DV
  75. 75Canned meat ravioli with tomato or meat sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes3.2 g6% DV
  76. 76Rice pilaf mix, prepared with margarineMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.9 g6% DV
  77. 77Beef flavor rice and vermicelli mix, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.8 g6% DV
  78. 78Rice and vermicelli mix, chicken flavor, preparedMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.6 g5% DV
  79. 79Canned cheese ravioliMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.5 g5% DV
  80. 80Canned pasta with tomato sauceMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2.2 g4% DV
  81. 81Potato salad with eggMeals, Entrees, and Side Dishes2 g4% 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.