Yes, pinto beans are a good protein source, giving about 15 g per cooked cup plus fiber that helps you stay full.

No, pecans have some protein, but they’re mainly a fat-rich nut, so they don’t work as a main protein food.

No, pecans aren’t high in protein; they bring about 3 g per 1 oz (28 g) and far more fat than protein.

Yes, some people react to whey protein, most often because whey comes from milk and can trigger true allergy symptoms.

Pecans are mostly fat, with some carbs and a little protein; gram for gram, pecans have more carbs than protein.

Pine nuts aren’t a top protein food; they give about 4 g protein per ounce, plus lots of fat and calories.

Yes, pecans add some protein, but they’re richer in fats; count on ~3 g per ounce and pair them with higher-protein foods.

Yes, peas and rice together can include all nine amino acids you can’t make, when you eat enough total protein.

No, pecans have some protein, but their calories come mostly from fat, so they’re not a top protein pick.

Green peas have about 8.6 g of protein per cooked cup, which is high for a veggie, yet beans and lentils bring more.