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paolo123
01-06-2012, 08:51 PM
Beef

Hamburger patty, 4 oz – 28 grams protein
Steak, 6 oz – 42 grams
Most cuts of beef – 7 grams of protein per ounce
Chicken

Chicken breast, 3.5 oz - 30 grams protein
Chicken thigh – 10 grams (for average size)
Drumstick – 11 grams
Wing – 6 grams
Chicken meat, cooked, 4 oz – 35 grams
Fish

Most fish fillets or steaks are about 22 grams of protein for 3 ½ oz (100 grams) of cooked fish, or 6 grams per ounce
Tuna, 6 oz can - 40 grams of protein
Pork

Pork chop, average - 22 grams protein
Pork loin or tenderloin, 4 oz – 29 grams
Ham, 3 oz serving – 19 grams
Ground pork, 1 oz raw – 5 grams; 3 oz cooked – 22 grams
Bacon, 1 slice – 3 grams
Canadian-style bacon (back bacon), slice – 5 – 6 grams
Eggs and Dairy

Egg, large - 6 grams protein
Milk, 1 cup - 8 grams
Cottage cheese, ½ cup - 15 grams
Yogurt, 1 cup – usually 8-12 grams, check label
Soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Brie, Camembert) – 6 grams per oz
Medium cheeses (Cheddar, Swiss) – 7 or 8 grams per oz
Hard cheeses (Parmesan) – 10 grams per oz
Beans (including soy)

Tofu, ½ cup 20 grams protein
Tofu, 1 oz, 2.3 grams
Soy milk, 1 cup - 6 -10 grams
Most beans (black, pinto, lentils, etc) about 7-10 grams protein per half cup of cooked beans
Soy beans, ½ cup cooked – 14 grams protein
Split peas, ½ cup cooked – 8 grams
Nuts and Seeds

Peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons - 8 grams protein
Almonds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
Peanuts, ¼ cup – 9 grams
Cashews, ¼ cup – 5 grams
Pecans, ¼ cup – 2.5 grams
Sunflower seeds, ¼ cup – 6 grams
Pumpkin seeds, ¼ cup – 8 grams
Flax seeds – ¼ cup – 8 grams
Shortcut: An ounce of meat or fish has approximately 7 grams of protein.

Mountain Monster
01-06-2012, 09:07 PM
Nice rundown bro!

paolo123
01-06-2012, 09:20 PM
thanks brotha

Familyguy
01-07-2012, 01:54 AM
Thanks for the info. I'm really working hard on my diet right now and it seems like a full time job!!

paolo123
01-07-2012, 01:56 AM
diet is the hardest part. everyone struggles with diet

Familyguy
01-07-2012, 02:00 AM
What I'm having trouble with is knowing what everthing I eat has as far as protein carbs and fat. I'm trying to find a book on nutrition that tells the values of different foods

paolo123
01-07-2012, 02:02 AM
at least now u have the protein chart that can help u some

baby1
01-07-2012, 02:59 AM
Go with Greek yogurt and you can get even more protein than regular.

paolo123
01-07-2012, 03:02 AM
thats true baby