Vegetables Highest in Protein
Everything in life needs protein to live, and vegetables can be a great source of protein. Below is a ranking of 34 vegetables highest in protein. The servings size for comparison is 100 grams which can be anywhere from half a cup to two cups depending on the weight and water content of the vegetables. The range of protein provided is between 3 - 14 grams per 100 gram serving.
| #1 Sun-Dried Tomatoes |
258 calories |
Protein: 14% |
Carb: 56% |
Fat: 2% |
Other (water): 28% |
| #2 Soybean Sprouts |
125 calories |
Protein: 13% |
Carb: 9% |
Fat: 7% |
Other (water): 71% |
| #3 Winged Beans |
148 calories |
Protein: 12% |
Carb: 28% |
Fat: 1% |
Other (water): 59% |
| #4 Lentil Sprouts |
106 calories |
Protein: 9% |
Carb: 22% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 69% |
| #5 Baby Lima Beans |
132 calories |
Protein: 8% |
Carb: 25% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 67% |
| #6 Garlic |
149 calories |
Protein: 6% |
Carb: 33% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 61% |
| #7 Dried Seaweed(Sushi Nori) |
306 calories |
Protein: 6% |
Carb: 81% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 13% |
| #8 Grape Leaves |
93 calories |
Protein: 6% |
Carb: 17% |
Fat: 1% |
Other (water): 76% |
| #9 Green Peas |
77 calories |
Protein: 5% |
Carb: 14% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 81% |
| #10 Succotash(Corn And Limas) |
115 calories |
Protein: 5% |
Carb: 24% |
Fat: 1% |
Other (water): 70% |
| #11 Wasabi Root |
109 calories |
Protein: 5% |
Carb: 24% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 71% |
| #12 Portabella Mushrooms |
35 calories |
Protein: 4% |
Carb: 5% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 91% |
| #13 Spinach |
34 calories |
Protein: 4% |
Carb: 5% |
Fat: 1% |
Other (water): 90% |
| #14 Alfalfa Sprouts |
23 calories |
Protein: 4% |
Carb: 2% |
Fat: 1% |
Other (water): 93% |
| #15 Peas And Onions |
70 calories |
Protein: 4% |
Carb: 14% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 82% |
| #16 White Mushrooms |
44 calories |
Protein: 4% |
Carb: 6% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 90% |
| #17 Broccoli Raab |
33 calories |
Protein: 4% |
Carb: 3% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 93% |
| #18 Straw Mushrooms |
32 calories |
Protein: 4% |
Carb: 5% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 91% |
| #19 Brussels Sprouts |
41 calories |
Protein: 4% |
Carb: 8% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 88% |
| #20 Balsam-Pear (Bitter Gourd) |
34 calories |
Protein: 4% |
Carb: 7% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 89% |
| #21 Podded Peas |
52 calories |
Protein: 4% |
Carb: 9% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 87% |
| #22 Shiitake Mushrooms |
48 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 8% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 89% |
| #23 Peas And Carrots |
53 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 11% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 86% |
| #24 Turnip Greens |
29 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 5% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 92% |
| #25 Sweet Corn |
108 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 25% |
Fat: 1% |
Other (water): 71% |
| #26 Oyster Mushrooms |
43 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 6% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 91% |
| #27 Kale |
50 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 10% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 87% |
| #28 Artichokes (Globe Or French) |
47 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 11% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 86% |
| #29 Chives |
30 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 4% |
Fat: 1% |
Other (water): 92% |
| #30 Asparagus |
24 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 4% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 93% |
| #31 Broccoli |
28 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 5% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 92% |
| #32 Cauliflower |
32 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 6% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 91% |
| #33 Collards |
36 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 7% |
Fat: 0% |
Other (water): 90% |
| #34 Parsley |
36 calories |
Protein: 3% |
Carb: 6% |
Fat: 1% |
Other (water): 90% |
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References
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 20.
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