Board 02 of 7
Most protein per calorie
The foods that pack the most protein into the fewest calories.
The ranking
Most protein per calorie
Computed from real food data. Grams of protein for every 100 calories.
- 24.4
- 24.2
- 23.6
- Why
- 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.
- Tip
- Lean seafood, white poultry, and egg whites sit at the very top. Build a meal around one of them.
- CountedHow it's counted
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