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Hi All -

Below is an (incomplete) list of several options for Protein.

Was making this list for myself, and thought to type it here for others to benefit.

Please add to this list and offer any experiences/recipes with these or other key Protein sources.

Some common items missing, I know.

-RC-

Swiss cheese

- 8g per 1oz

Cheddar cheese

- 29g per 3oz

eggs

- 6g per 1 large egg

Skim Milk

- 8g per cup

Pork Chop

- 26g per 3 oz

Roast Beef Deli Slices

- 18g per 3 oz

chicken Breast

- 24g per 3 oz

Halibut/Salmon

- 23g per 3 oz

Octopus

- 25g per 3oz

Tilapia

- 21g per 3 oz

Light tuna

- 22g per 3oz

Sardines

- 21g per 3 oz

Crab meat

- 22g per cup

Shrimp

- 20g per 3 oz

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Surprisingly there is Protein in literally everything. Here's a handy chart of plant based Proteins as well.

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