High-Protein Foods Ranked
High-Protein Foods Ranked contains 10 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
10 high-protein foods ranked per 100g from USDA FoodData Central. Top: Raw Vital Wheat Gluten (75g), Dried Spirulina (57g).
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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
Beef Jerky
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein33.2g
Calories410
Fat Content
25.6gHigh Fat
Protein %32%
#4
Mozzarella Cheese (Nonfat)
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein31.7g
Calories141
Fat Content
0.0gUltra Lean
Protein %90%
#5
Hemp Seed
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein31.6g
Calories553
Fat Content
48.8gHigh Fat
Protein %23%
#6
Pumpkin Seeds
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein30.2g
Calories559
Fat Content
49.0gHigh Fat
Protein %22%
#7
Parmesan Cheese
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein30.1g
Calories403
Fat Content
29.5gHigh Fat
Protein %30%
#8
Swiss Cheese
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein27.0g
Calories393
Fat Content
31.0gHigh Fat
Protein %27%
#9
Canned Salmon Canned (Sockeye)
Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Protein26.3g
Calories158
Fat Content
5.9gModerate
Protein %67%
#10
Almond Flour
Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Protein26.2g
Calories622
Fat Content
50.2gHigh Fat
Protein %17%