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You are here: Home / Summary / Top Five Common Protein Rich Plant Based Foods

Top Five Common Protein Rich Plant Based Foods

September 21, 2020 By Vicky Leave a Comment

 

As new, or longterm, vegans or vegetarians, we’ve all heard that question – “But where do you get your protein?”

We’ve even experienced our own medical professionals questioning our dietary choices. However, it’s a fair question. After all, 20% of the human body is made up of protein.

So, let’s explore the most common, easy to find, protein-rich, plant-based foods.

Broccoli

Broccoli

Honorable Mention – Broccoli

We just love broccoli! But, it came in 6th, so we’re giving it an honorable mention.

A typical serving of broccoli – about 1 cup (cooked) or 156 grams – supplies 3.7 grams of protein.

Rolled Oats

Rolled Oats

#5 Rolled Oats

A typical serving or rolled oats – about ½ cup (dry) or 40 grams – supplies 5 grams of protein.

A bowl of oatmeal is a great way to start the day.

Green Peas

Green Peas

#4 Green Peas

A typical serving of green peas – about ½ cup or 73 grams – supplies 5.4 grams of protein.

This also includes sugar snap peas and snow peas.

Beans

Beans

#3 Beans

A typical serving size – about ½ cup or 125 grams – supplies 7 grams of protein.

That includes black beans, navy bean, kidney beans and more …

Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and Seeds

#2 Nuts and Seeds

A typical serving size – about ¼ cup or 40 grams – supplies 8 grams of protein.

Walnuts, almond, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are all good choices.

Lentils

Lentils

#1 Lentils

A typical service size – about ½ cup (dry) or 64 grams – supplies 14 grams of protein.

Lentils are great in soups and stews and for making veggie burgers.

All the stats mentioned above are from the USDA database.

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