[OC] Macronutrient Content of High-Protein Foods

Posted by James_Fortis

5 Comments

  1. Sources (2025):

    1. USDA FoodData Central: [https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/)
    2. MyFoodData: [https://tools.myfooddata.com/nutrition-facts/](https://tools.myfooddata.com/nutrition-facts/)

    Individual foods: [Atlantic salmon](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/175168/nutrients), [Chicken breast](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171076/nutrients), [Pork chop](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/168380/nutrients), [Top sirloin steak](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/168729/nutrients), [Firm tofu](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/172475/nutrients), [Seitan](https://tools.myfooddata.com/nutrition-facts/1492993/oz/3), [Tempeh](https://lightlife.com/product/original-tempeh/), [TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein)](https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/2707451/nutrients)

    Tool: Microsoft Excel

  2. Nice, yeah I have never understood people that claim to have a problem getting protein on a plantbased diet. It is cheaper, less calories and so easy to eat

  3. Misleading. Most people who work at getting protein, eat skinless chicken breast, which is close to 100% protein.