High-Protein Legumes and Legume Products Foods
Compare 13 popular legumes and legume products by protein content: Raw Kidney Beans (25.3g), Raw Carioca Beans (25.2g), Raw Lentils (24.6g). USDA-verified nutrition data ranked from highest to lowest protein per 100g.
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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 Kidney Beans
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein25.3g
Calories329
Fat Content
0.5gUltra Lean
Protein %31%
#2
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%
#3
Raw Lentils
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein24.6g
Calories352
Fat Content
1.1gUltra Lean
Protein %28%
#4
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%
#5
Raw Peanut Butter
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein24.0g
Calories632
Fat Content
49.4gHigh Fat
Protein %15%
#6
Peanuts
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein23.2g
Calories588
Fat Content
43.3gHigh Fat
Protein %16%
#7
Raw Split Peas
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein23.1g
Calories364
Fat Content
3.9gLean
Protein %25%
#8
Mothbeans
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein22.9g
Calories343
Fat Content
1.6gUltra Lean
Protein %27%
#9
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%
#10
Raw Chickpeas
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein21.3g
Calories383
Fat Content
6.3gModerate
Protein %22%
#11
Fermented Tempeh
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein19.9g
Calories195
Fat Content
11.4gHigh Fat
Protein %41%
#12
Raw Tofu
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein9.0g
Calories78
Fat Content
4.2gModerate
Protein %46%
#13
Soy Milk
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein3.5g
Calories38
Fat Content
2.1gHigh Fat
Protein %37%