Guide

Good things to put protein powder in include smoothies, oats, yogurt, coffee, baked goods, pancakes, and even soups or sauces.

The best tortillas for protein give you at least 5–10 grams per wrap while keeping calories, fiber, and ingredients in a balanced range.

The best type of beans for protein are soybeans, with about 29 grams of protein per cooked cup, followed closely by lentils and other legumes.

Hard aged cheeses like parmesan pack the most protein per gram, with cottage cheese and part-skim mozzarella as lighter, high-protein options.

High protein turkey bacon delivers around 6–8 grams per slice and comes from lean, low-sodium cuts with short, simple ingredient lists.

Lean meats like chicken, turkey, and certain fish give you the best type of meat for protein, but the right cut depends on your health goals.

The best type of steak for protein is lean cuts like top sirloin, eye of round, flank, and tenderloin, which give around 23–27 grams per 100 grams.

Cow’s milk, fortified soy milk, and pea milk usually give the highest protein per cup, with sheep’s milk at the top if you can find it.

Almonds, peanuts, pistachios, and cashews stand out as the best nuts for protein, with almonds topping most snack-size portions.

For most protein shakes, low fat dairy milk or soy milk give a strong mix of protein and taste, with lactose free versions if you’re sensitive.