33 Complete Vegetarian Protein Foods with All

the Essential Amino Acids

Protein is necessary for the proper growth, development, and repair of the
human body. Below are 33 complete vegetarian protein foods with all the
essential amino acids. This list assumes vegetarians eat dairy and eggs. If
you are "pure vegetarian" or vegan, just leave these animal foods out. In
addition to the 33 foods listed below you can also see the extended list of
protein rich foods for vegetarians. For more details on amino acids use the
amino acid calculator.

#1: Yogurt (Greek, Fat Free)

Protein in 100g 3/4 cup (170g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

10.2g 17.3g 1g protein per 6 calories

Plain Fat Free Yogurt provides 14grams of protein per cup (245g), and 1gram
protein per 9.8 calories. Click to see complete nutrition facts.

#2: Low Fat Cottage Cheese

Protein in 100g Per cup (226g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

12.4g 28g 1g protein per 6 calories

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#3: Mushrooms (White, cooked)

Protein in 100g Per cup, sliced (108g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

3.6g 3.9g 1g protein per 7 calories

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#4: Milk (Skimmed/Nonfat)

Protein in 100g Per cup (245g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

3.4g 8.3g 1g protein per 10 calories

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#5: Tempeh & Natto

Protein in 100g Per cup (166g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

18.5g 30.8g 1g protein per 10 calories

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#6: Cheese (Parmesan)

Protein in 100g Per ounce (28g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

35.8g 10g 1g protein per 11 calories

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#7: Soybeans (Roasted)

Protein in 100g Per cup (93g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

39.6g 36.8g 1g protein per 11 calories

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#8: Cocoa Powder (Unsweetened)

Protein in 100g Per tablespoon (5g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

19.6g 1g 1g protein per 12 calories

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#9: Eggs (Boiled)

Protein in 100g Per egg (50g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

12.6g 6.3g 1g protein per 12 calories

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#10: Lentils (Cooked)

 Protein in 100g Per cup (198g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

9g 17.9g 1g protein per 13 calories

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#11: Oat Bran & Oats

Protein in 100g Per cup (94g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

17.3g 16.3g 1g protein per 14 calories

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#12: Beans (White Beans, cooked)

Protein in 100g Per cup (179g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

9.7g 17.4g 1g protein per 14 calories

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#13: Goat's Cheese

Protein in 100g Per ounce (28g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

30.5g 8.5g 1g protein per 15 calories

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#14: Green Peas

Protein in 100g Per cup (145g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

5.4g 7.9g 1g protein per 15 calories

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#15: Wheat Germ & Wheat Bran

Protein in 100g Per cup (115g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

23.2g 26.6g 1g protein per 16 calories

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#16: Lima Beans (Cooked)
Protein in 100g Per cup (182g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

8g 14.6g 1g protein per 16 calories

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#17: Tofu (Fried)

Protein in 100g Per ounce (28g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

17.2g 4.8g 1g protein per 16 calories

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#18: Green (French) Beans (Cooked)

Protein in 100g Per cup (177g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

7.1g 12.5g 1g protein per 18 calories

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#19: Chickpeas (Cooked)

Protein in 100g Per cup (164g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

8.9g 14.5g 1g protein per 18 calories

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#20: Seeds (Pumpkin & Squash)

Protein in 100g Per ounce (28g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

30.2g 8.5g 1g protein per 18 calories

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#21: Feta Cheese

Protein in 100g Per ounce (28g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

14.2g 4g 1g protein per 19 calories

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#22: Wholegrain Bread
Protein in 100g Per slice (26g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

13.4g 3.5g 1g protein per 20 calories

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#23: Wholewheat Pasta (Cooked)

Protein in 100g Per cup (140g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

5.3g 7.5g 1g protein per 23 calories

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#24: Peanuts
Protein in 100g Per ounce (28g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

24.4g 6.8g 1g protein per 24 calories

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#25: Peanut Butter

Protein in 100g Per 2 tbsp (32g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

24.1g 7.7g 1g protein per 24 calories

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#26: Falafel
Protein in 100g Per falafel (17g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

13.3g 2.3g 1g protein per 25 calories

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#27: Buckwheat (Roasted Groats, cooked)

Protein in 100g Per cup (168g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

3.4g 5.7g 1g protein per 27 calories

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#28: Nuts (Almonds)

Protein in 100g Per ounce (28g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

21.2g 5.9g 1g protein per 27 calories

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#29: Quinoa (Cooked)

Protein in 100g Per cup (185g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

4.4g 8.1g 1g protein per 27 calories

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#30: Sweet Corn (Yellow, cooked)

Protein in 100g Per cup (149g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

3.4g 5.1g 1g protein per 28 calories

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#31: Couscous (Cooked)

Protein in 100g Per cup (157g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

3.8g 6g 1g protein per 30 calories

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#32: Hummus
Protein in 100g Per cup (246g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

4.9g 12g 1g protein per 36 calories

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#33: Brown Rice

 Protein in 100g Per cup (195g) Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.6g 5g 1g protein per 43 calories

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Data Sources and References

1. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 27.

Page Last Updated: September 20th, 2017