Good Afternoon Everybody,

Vegetables and fruits are well known for providing a variety of natural occurring micronutrients (antioxidants, vitamins & minerals). Very rarely do we consider fruits & vegetables as good sources of protein…and we are missing out!

Below is a list of fruits and vegetables that offer a hefty punch of protein!

Veggies:

Sprouted Beans, Peas & Lentils (Soybean Sprouts)
Protein in 100g Per 1/2 cup (35g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
13.1g        4.6g        1g protein per 9.3 calories

Lima Beans (Cooked)
Protein in 100g Per cup (170g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
6.8g 11.6g 1g protein per 18.1 calories

Peas (Green)
Protein in 100g Per cup (145g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
5.4g 7.9g 1g protein per 15 calories

Succotash (Corn And Limas, cooked)
Protein in 100g Per cup (192g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
5.1g 9.7g 1g protein per 22.5 calories

Mushrooms (White, cooked)
Protein in 100g Per cup, sliced (108g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
3.6g 3.9g 1g protein per 7.2 calories

Mange Tout (Edible-Podded Peas, cooked)
Protein in 100g Per cup (160g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
3.5g 5.6g 1g protein per 14.9 calories

Sweet Corn (Yellow)
Protein in 100g Per cup (145g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
3.3g 4.7g 1g protein per 26 calories

Artichokes (Globe or French)
Protein in 100g Per artichoke (128g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
3.3g 4.2g 1g protein per 14.2 calories

Spinach (Cooked)
Protein in 100g Per cup (180g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
3g 5.3g 1g protein per 7.7 calories

Broccoli
Protein in 100g 1 cup chopped (91g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
2.8g 2.6g 1g protein per 12.1 calories

Beet Greens (Cooked)
Protein in 100g Per cup (144g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
2.6g 3.7g 1g protein per 10.4 calories

Brussels Sprouts (Cooked)
Protein in 100g Per 1/2 cup (78g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
2.6g 2g 1g protein per 13.8 calories

Bamboo Shoots
Protein in 100g Per cup (151g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
2.6g 3.9g 1g protein per 10.4 calories

Squash (Hubbard, cooked)
Protein in 100g Per cup, cubes (205g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
2.5g 5.1g 1g protein per 20 calories

Asparagus (Cooked)
Protein in 100g Per 1/2 cup (90g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
2.4g 2.2g 1g protein per 9.2 calories

Sugar Snap Peas (Green, cooked)
Protein in 100g Per cup, pieces (116g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
2.3g 2.7g 1g protein per 17 calories

Cauliflower
Protein in 100g 1 cup chopped (107g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
1.9g 2.1g 1g protein per 13.2 calories

Pak-Choi (Chinese Cabbage, cooked)
Protein in 100g Per cup (170g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
1.6g 2.7g 1g protein per 7.5 calories

Click this link for further nutritional information.

https://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/vegetables-high-in-protein.php

Fruits:

Passion Fruit
Protein in 100g Per cup (236g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
2.2g 5.2g 1g protein per 44 calories

Pomegranate
Protein in 100g Per fruit (282g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
1.7g 4.7g 1g protein per 49 calories

Avocados
Protein in 100g Per avocado (201g) Protein to Calorie Ratio
2g 4g 1g protein per 80 calories

Have a great weekend!