Most protein per calorie
Protein per calorie is the metric that matters when you're trying to stay full and hold onto muscle without overshooting your energy budget. These foods give you the most protein for each calorie you spend.
Most protein per calorie
Computed from a USDA food database.
- 24.4 g/100 kcal
- 24.2 g/100 kcal
- 23.6 g/100 kcal
Quick tip: Lean seafood, white poultry, and egg whites sit at the very top — build a meal around one of them.
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