Here’s how much protein to eat in a day.
Now typically a serving size of meat is about 4 to 5 oz.
Remember, not all proteins are alike.
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“Not all foods that contain protein have equal amounts of protein,” says Paul.
When trying to meet protein needs with plant-based sources therefore, total calories may increase."
double-check to track your daily intake.
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Just ensure to be gracious to yourself!
Eggs
Protein comparison:4 oz.
One large egg equates to almost 6 grams of protein.
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So if you scramble up two eggs for breakfast, you’re getting 14 grams of protein.
Edamame
Protein comparison:4 oz.
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Cow’s milk
Protein comparison:4 oz.
serving of ground beef = 4 cups cow’s milk
Sorry, almond and oat milk fans!
You’re going to get an even higher boost of protein if you sip on cow’s milk instead.
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1 cup (8 oz.)
of 1 percent milk will give you 8 grams of protein.
This is much higher than an 8 oz.
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serving of almond milk, which will only give you 1 gram of protein.
So consider adding more milk to your dieteven mixing up thiswhipped coffee drinkwill do!
Greek yogurt
Protein comparison:4 oz.
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serving of salmon = 10 oz.
If you snag a 7 oz.
If you mix up the yogurt with 1 oz.
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of cashews, your snackor breakfastnow has 25 grams of protein in it!
Just double-check to add a little bit of honey for sweetness.
Hummus
Protein comparison:4 oz.
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Cheese
Protein comparison:4 oz.
serving of ground turkey = 4 oz.
of cheese
While there are many types ofcheesesout there, generally 1 oz.
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of cheese gives you the same amount of protein as that serving of hummus7 grams!
This typically goes for harder cheeses, though.
Beans
Protein comparison:4 oz.
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Peanut butter
Protein comparison:4 oz.
Just see to it to measure out that peanut butter because those calories add up fast!
Ricotta or cottage cheese
Protein comparison:4 oz.
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Lentils
Protein comparison:4 oz.
Lentils will give you 9 grams of protein per 1/2 cup serving!
Plus,lentilsare high infiber, which is something you wouldn’t be getting in your bacon.
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It sounds like a win-win to us
Nuts
Protein comparison:1 oz.
beef jerky = 2 oz.
cashews
Need a salty snack to replace your beef jerky?
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While beef jerky can vary in terms of protein count, a typical 1 oz.
serving will get you around 10 grams of protein.
This is the equivalent of 2 oz.
Don’t like cashews?
High protein cereal
Protein comparison:4 oz.
