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How much protein is in an egg?
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While we generally assume eachegg contains 6 grams of protein, that’s not always the case.
Irrespective of the size, one egg contains 125 milligrams of protein per gram.
In other words, each egg is just under 13 percent pure protein.
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Where is egg protein?
Yolks also contain a significant amount of protein in an egg.
If egg yolks also contain protein, what is the benefit of only eating egg whites?
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The yolk is the home of nearly all of an egg’s fat content.
One extra-largeegg white is 19 caloriesand one extra-largeegg yolk is 61 calories.
Think of it in terms of protein.
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Are eggs a good source of lean protein?
Theserving size for an egg is 55 grams, which is the equivalent of an extra-large egg.
But that doesn’t mean egg protein is out of the running for lean protein.
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Egg whites, on the other hand, have almost no fat and are almost entirely protein.
With zero grams of cholesterol,egg whites are a great source oflean protein.
Why should you eat egg protein?
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What foods have more protein than an egg?
These single-serving sizes of the following 26 high-protein foods have more protein than an egg.
Each seed also comes packed with heart-healthy, alpha-linoleic acid, an omega-3.
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Find them in your local health food store or grab a bag online from retailer Manitoba Harvest.
If you want to get more bang for your buck, grab some tempeh.
Add boiled mung beans to salads to boost flavor without piling on extra calories or sodium.
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That same 1/2-cup serving will serve up an equal amount of soluble and insoluble fiber.
Wrap black beans in a spicy breakfast burrito or puree them into a hummus-like dip.
These pulses are a great source ofresistant starch.
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In fact, these red beans provide a whopping 14 gramsthat’s more than three servings of oatmeal!
That means it contains all essential amino acidsincluding the muscle-promoting L-argininean impressive feat for a plant-based source.
Add green lentils to salads, and sub red lentils for chicken in curry.
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And as for nutritional profile, gram for gram, few grains can compete with amaranth.
“That makes it great for anyone who wants to keep calories low and protein high.”
And the benefits don’t stop there.
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With more fiber and more protein comes great appetite control.
Like all grains, teff can be made into a porridge or cooked like a risotto.
That also means pumpkin seeds will help give you glowing skin.
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Skin cells rely on zinc to make the proteins that repair damaged tissues and regenerate new ones.
Throw them on salads and rice dishes or eat them raw in cereal.
Spelt
Protein, per 1 cup:10.7 grams
Yet another grain that’s teeming with muscle-building protein.
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Beef Jerky
Protein, per ounce:9-12 grams
Jerky isn’t the gas-station junk food you once knew.
Just a quick glance at some of thesebest jerkies, and you’ll see what we’re talking about.
Choose wisely, though.
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Do away with boring grilled chicken breasts and try out somecreative chicken recipesto shake things up.
Opt for grass-fed beef when you’re at the storeit’s more nutrient-dense than its conventionally-fed counterpart.
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