Low-Fat Protein Foods
Compare 20 low-fat protein sources. Includes: Vital Wheat Gluten (75.2g), Spirulina (57.5g), Mozzarella cheese (31.7g). High protein with minimal fat, USDA-verified.
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Protein Quality Note: We rank foods by total protein quantity. Be aware that animal sources (Meat, Dairy, Eggs) are "Complete Proteins" that your body absorbs easily, while some plant sources may be less efficient.
#1
Raw Vital Wheat Gluten
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein75.2g
Calories370
Fat Content
1.9gUltra Lean
Protein %81%
#2
Dried Spirulina
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein57.5g
Calories290
Fat Content
7.7gLean
Protein %79%
#3
Mozzarella Cheese (Nonfat)
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein31.7g
Calories141
Fat Content
0.0gUltra Lean
Protein %90%
#4
Raw Kidney Beans
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein25.3g
Calories329
Fat Content
0.5gUltra Lean
Protein %31%
#5
Raw Carioca Beans
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein25.2g
Calories276
Fat Content
1.4gUltra Lean
Protein %37%
#6
Raw Lentils
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein24.6g
Calories352
Fat Content
1.1gUltra Lean
Protein %28%
#7
Raw Black Beans
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein24.4g
Calories274
Fat Content
1.4gUltra Lean
Protein %36%
#8
Raw Turkey Breast (Whole)
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein23.7g
Calories114
Fat Content
1.5gUltra Lean
Protein %83%
#9
Canned Tuna
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein23.6g
Calories128
Fat Content
3.0gLean
Protein %74%
#10
Raw Venison
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein23.0g
Calories120
Fat Content
2.4gLean
Protein %77%
#11
Mothbeans
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein22.9g
Calories343
Fat Content
1.6gUltra Lean
Protein %27%
#12
Raw Turkey (Whole)
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein22.6g
Calories115
Fat Content
1.9gUltra Lean
Protein %79%
#13
Raw Chicken Breast
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein22.5g
Calories106
Fat Content
1.9gUltra Lean
Protein %85%
#14
Raw Red Beans
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein21.3g
Calories270
Fat Content
1.2gUltra Lean
Protein %32%
#15
Canned Mahi Mahi
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein19.8g
Calories84
Fat Content
0.4gUltra Lean
Protein %95%
#16
Raw Halibut (Atlantic)
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein18.6g
Calories91
Fat Content
1.3gUltra Lean
Protein %82%
#17
Raw Crab
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein18.1g
Calories87
Fat Content
1.1gUltra Lean
Protein %83%
#18
Raw Lobster
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein16.5g
Calories77
Fat Content
0.8gUltra Lean
Protein %86%
#19
Raw Haddock
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein16.3g
Calories74
Fat Content
0.5gUltra Lean
Protein %88%
#20
Raw Cod (Atlantic)
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein16.1g
Calories66
Fat Content
0.7gUltra Lean
Protein %97%