High-Protein Cereal Grains and Pasta Foods
High-Protein Cereal Grains and Pasta Foods contains 15 USDA-sourced foods. The highest-protein entry is Raw Vital Wheat Gluten at 75.2g per 100g. All values are per 100g edible portion from USDA FoodData Central.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Data as of May 2026 · All values per 100g edible portion
15 cereal grains and pasta ranked by protein per 100g (8-75g). Top: Raw Vital Wheat Gluten (75g), Raw Oat Bran (17g). USDA FoodData Central data.
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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
Raw Oat Bran
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein17.3g
Calories246
Fat Content
7.0gModerate
Protein %28%
#3
Chia Seeds
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein17.0g
Calories517
Fat Content
32.9gHigh Fat
Protein %13%
#4
Raw Khorasan
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein14.8g
Calories371
Fat Content
2.8gLean
Protein %16%
#5
Raw Quinoa
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein14.1g
Calories368
Fat Content
6.1gModerate
Protein %15%
#6
Raw Amaranth Grain
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein13.6g
Calories371
Fat Content
7.0gHigh Fat
Protein %15%
#7
Raw Oats (Whole)
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein13.5g
Calories382
Fat Content
5.9gModerate
Protein %14%
#8
Oat Flour (Whole)
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein13.2g
Calories389
Fat Content
6.3gModerate
Protein %14%
#9
Raw Couscous
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein12.8g
Calories376
Fat Content
0.6gUltra Lean
Protein %14%
#10
Raw Bulgur
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein12.3g
Calories342
Fat Content
1.3gLean
Protein %14%
#11
Sorghum Flour
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein9.5g
Calories357
Fat Content
1.2gLean
Protein %11%
#12
Buckwheat Flour
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein8.9g
Calories358
Fat Content
2.5gModerate
Protein %10%
#13
Barley Flour
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein8.7g
Calories367
Fat Content
2.5gModerate
Protein %10%
#14
Corn Flour
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein7.6g
Calories376
Fat Content
4.3gHigh Fat
Protein %8%
#15
Raw Brown Rice
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein7.5g
Calories367
Fat Content
3.2gModerate
Protein %8%