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What foods are high in protein?
What foods are high in protein?
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Written by Carbon Diet Coach
Updated over 4 months ago

Battling to meet your daily protein intake or looking to jazz up your meals? Check out these 50+ sources of lean protein to give your diet a boost! By 'lean,' we're talking about foods that are protein powerhouses with minimal carbs or fat tagging along.

Opting for lean protein isn't an absolute must. For those who relish their rich, fatty meats, continue to indulge! However, if you find yourself grappling with protein goals while trying to keep the fat in check, leaning on these less fatty alternatives might just do the trick.

Let's dive into some top-notch options for lean protein:

Dairy Proteins

  • Fat-free Cottage Cheese

  • Fat-free Cream Cheese

  • Fat-free Greek Yogurt (Consider adding a half serving of protein powder or sweetener for flavor)

  • Fat-free Ricotta Cheese

  • Fat-free Shredded Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella)

  • Fair Life Protein Drinks

  • Low-fat String Cheese

  • Nonfat Frozen Yogurt

  • Premier Protein Drinks

  • Skim Milk

Meat & Poultry Proteins

  • 96% Lean Ground Beef

  • 99% Fat-free Ground Turkey/Ground Beef

  • Bison

  • Canadian Bacon / Turkey Bacon

  • Chicken Breast

  • Deli Meat (Ham, Beef, Chicken, 75% Fat-free Pepperoni)

  • Egg Beaters

  • Egg Whites

  • Lean Sirloin / Top Sirloin / Tenderloin Steak (Ideally one with a label)

  • Pork Tenderloin

  • Skinless Chicken Thighs

  • Turkey Breast

  • Turkey Jerky

  • Venison

Plant-Based Proteins

  • See our Help Center article on Plant-Based Proteins here.

Seafood Proteins

  • Ahi Tuna

  • Canned Tuna in Water

  • Clams

  • Cod

  • Crab

  • Flounder

  • Haddock

  • Hake

  • Halibut

  • Lobster

  • Mahimahi

  • Mussels

  • Ocean Perch

  • Oysters

  • Pacific Rockfish

  • Prawns/Shrimp

  • Scallops

  • Snapper

  • Tilapia

  • Trout

Supplements & Alternatives

  • Egg White Protein Powder: A fat-free alternative to whole eggs.

  • Powdered Peanut Butter: A low-fat alternative to peanut butter.

  • Protein Powders: Such as pea or rice protein for those avoiding dairy.

  • Whey Protein Isolate: Can be found in many grocery stores.

Should you find yourself grappling to hit that elusive protein goal, consider customizing it to better suit your needs. Simply go into Settings and tap on "Diet Preferences." Once there, tailor your protein target and rest assured, you'll remain in the sweet spot for protein intake!

To read more about the diet preferences feature, click here.

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