When looking for protein-rich foods, you may want to avoid foods that are high in saturated fat. The USDA recommends consuming no more than 10 percent of your daily calories from saturated fat.
Consider some of these lean protein options:
- Chicken breast: 31g per 100g serving (chopped or cubed)
- Lean beef: 26g per 100g serving
- Tuna: 25g per 85g serving
- Cottage cheese: 25g per cup
- Salmon: 17g per 85g serving
- Peanut butter: 8g per 2-tablespoon serving
- Eggs: 6g per large egg