Guide

Yes, walnuts are considered a protein food; one ounce of walnuts provides about 4.3 g of protein.

Yes, watermelon seeds are protein-dense: a 1-oz serving of dried kernels provides about 8 grams of protein along with key minerals.

Salads are high in protein only when you add protein foods such as chicken, tofu, beans, eggs, or Greek yogurt.

No, strawberries are low in protein—about 0.6–1 g per 100 g or ~1 g per cup—so they’re best paired with higher-protein foods.

Yes, sunflower seeds provide about 5–6 g protein per 1 oz serving, a solid plant source though lower than peanuts or pumpkin seeds.

No, sunflower seeds are not a complete protein; they fall short in at least one amino acid, so pair them with beans, lentils, dairy, or soy.

Yes, many seeds count as protein foods under USDA guidelines, delivering 4–9 g per 28 g serving.

No, sesame seed protein is moderate—about 1.6 g per tablespoon and 17.7 g per 100 g.

No, seeds aren’t grains; seeds are a separate food group that often supply protein and healthy fats.

No, walnuts aren’t a complete protein; lysine is too low to meet the adult amino acid pattern.