Here is a list of 50 high protein vegan foods, useful whether you are a vegan body builder or not! Each of the foods listed here are based on a 200 calorie serving. Obviously getting 200 calories worth of asparagus or artichokes is pretty unrealistic, but these are laid out in equal measure to easily identify which foods may be higher in protein than you thought.
50 High Protein Vegan Foods
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1. Apricots (dried, 83 grams) 2.8 g Protein; (raw, 417 grams) 5.8 g Protein
2. Artichokes (hearts, canned, 865 grams) 6.7 g Protein; (raw, 425 grams) 13.9 g Protein
3. Asparagus (boiled, 907 grams) 21.8 g Protein; (raw, 1000 grams) 22 g Protein
4. Avocados (raw, 125 grams) 2.5 g Protein
5. Broccoli (boiled, 570 grams) 13.6 g Protein; (raw, 597 grams) 16.6 g Protein
6. Brussel Sprouts (boiled, 555 grams) 14.2 g Protein; (raw, 465 grams) 15.7 g Protein
7. Figs (raw, 270 grams) 2 g Protein; (dried, 80 grams) 2.6 g Protein
8. Goji Berries (dried, 54 grams) 7.7 g Protein
9. Green Beans (boiled, 570 grams) 10. 8 g Protein; (raw, 645 grams) 11.7 g Protein
10. Guava (raw, 294 grams) 7.5 g Protein
11. Peas (frozen, boiled, 256 grams) 13.2 g Protein; (without pod, raw, 247 grams) 13.4 g Protein
12. Pomegranate Seeds (241 grams) 4 g Protein
13. Prunes (dried, pitted, 80 grams) 2 g Protein
14. Raisins (67 grams) 2.1 g Protein
15. Spinach (canned drained, 871 grams) 24.5 g Protein; (raw, 871 grams) 24.9 g Protein; (boiled, 871 grams) 25.9 g Protein
16. Spirulina Seaweed (raw, 771 grams) 45.6 g Protein; (dried, 69 grams) 39.7 g Protein
17. Sun-dried Tomatoes (dried, 78 grams) 11 g Protein; (packed in oil, drained, 94 grams) 4.8 g Protein
18. Sweet Potatoes (baked in skin, 222 grams) 4.5 g Protein
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19. Black Beans (boiled, 152 grams) 13.5 g Protein
20. Black Eyed Peas (canned, drained 289 grams) 13.3 g Protein
21. Chickpeas (boiled, 144 grams) 10.2 g Protein
22. Kidney Beans (boiled, 158 grams) 13.7 g Protein
23. Lentils (boiled, 172 grams) 15.5 g Protein
24. Navy Beans (boiled, 143 grams) 11.8 g Protein
25. Split Peas (boiled, 170 grams) 14.2 g Protein
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26. Amaranth (dry, 54 grams) 7.8 g Protein
27. Barley (cooked, 163 grams) 3.7 g Protein
28. Brown Rice (long grain, cooked, 180 grams) 4.6 g Protein
29. Buckwheat (groats, roasted, cooked, 217 grams) 7.3 g Protein
30. Millet (cooked, 168 grams) 5.9 g Protein
31. Oatmeal (cooked, 281 grams) 7.1 g Protein
32. Quinoa (cooked, 167 grams) 7.3 g Protein
33. Whole Wheat Pasta (cooked, 161 grams) 8.6 g Protein
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34. Almonds (34 grams) 7.2 g Protein
35. Brazil Nuts (31 grams) 4.4 g Protein
36. Cacao (100%, 39 grams) 4.5 g Protein
37. Cashews (35 grams) 5.4 g Protein
38. Chia (41 grams) 6.4 g Protein
39. Flax Seeds (39 grams) 8.7 g Protein
40. Hemp Seeds (36 grams) 12 g Protein
41. Peanuts (35 grams) 8.3 g Protein
42. Pecans (29 grams) 2.8 g Protein
43. Pistachios (35 grams) 7.5 g Protein
44. Poppy Seeds (39 grams) 7 g Protein
45. Pumpkin Seeds (39 grams) 12.9 g Protein
46. Sesame Seeds (36 grams) 6.1 g Protein
47. Walnuts (black, 33 grams) 7.9 g Protein
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48. Nutritional Yeast (54 grams) 27 g Protein
49. Vegan Organic Protein Bars (Sol Good, 1 bar) 19 g Protein
50. Vegan Organic Protein Powder (Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Natural, 2 scoops, 50 grams) 40 g Protein
Best Vegan Protein Sources per 200 calories
Of all the 200 calories potions listed above, natural vegan protein powder, spirulina, and spinach give you the most bang for your buck! As always, be sure to consider organic sources when selecting your high protein vegan foods for your diet.
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