27 Vegetables Highest in Protein

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27 Vegetables Highest in Protein

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Everything in life needs protein to live, and vegetables can be a great source of protein. Below is a
list of 27 vegetables ranked by their protein to calorie ratio. For more see the extended list of
protein rich vegetables, and the list of vegetables ranked by their protein percentage. For more
vegetarian sources of protein see the articles on high protein foods, beans and legumes highest
in protein, and grains with the highest protein to carbohydrate ratio. If you are concerned
about amino acids, use the complete protein calculator.

#1: 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

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#2: Lima Beans (Cooked)

Protein in 100g

Per cup (170g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

6.8g

11.6g

1g protein per 18.1 calories

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#3: Peas (Green)

Protein in 100g

Per cup (145g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

5.4g

7.9g

1g protein per 15 calories

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#4: 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

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#5: Kale
Protein in 100g

Per cup (16g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

4.3g

0.7g

1g protein per 11.4 calories

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#6: Broccoli Raab (Cime di Rapa, cooked)

Protein in 100g

Per serving (85g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

3.8g

3.3g

1g protein per 8.7 calories

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#7: Mushrooms (White, cooked)

Protein in 100g

Per cup, sliced (108g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

3.6g

3.9g

1g protein per 7.2 calories

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#8: 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

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#9: Sweet Corn (Yellow)

Protein in 100g

Per cup (145g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

3.3g

4.7g

1g protein per 26 calories

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#10: Artichokes (Globe or French)

Protein in 100g

Per artichoke (128g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

3.3g

4.2g

1g protein per 14.2 calories

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#11: Spinach (Cooked)

Protein in 100g

Per cup (180g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

3g

5.3g

1g protein per 7.7 calories

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#12: Collard Greens

Protein in 100g

Per cup (36g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

3g

1.1g

1g protein per 10.7 calories

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#13: Parsley
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Protein in 100g

Per tablespoon (4g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

3g

0.1g

1g protein per 12 calories

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#14: Mustard Greens

Protein in 100g

Per cup (56g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.9g

1.6g

1g protein per 9.3 calories

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#15: Broccoli
Protein in 100g

1 cup chopped (91g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.8g

2.6g

1g protein per 12.1 calories

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#16: Baby Zucchini (Courgettes)

Protein in 100g

Per zucchini (16g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.7g

0.4g

1g protein per 7.8 calories

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#17: Garden Cress

Protein in 100g

Per cup (50g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.6g

1.3g

1g protein per 12.3 calories

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#18: Beet Greens (Cooked)

Protein in 100g

Per cup (144g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.6g

3.7g

1g protein per 10.4 calories

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#19: Arugula (Rocket)

Protein in 100g

Per 1/2 cup (10g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.6g

0.3g

1g protein per 9.6 calories

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#20: Brussels Sprouts (Cooked)

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Protein in 100g

Per 1/2 cup (78g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.6g

2g

1g protein per 13.8 calories

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#21: Bamboo Shoots

Protein in 100g

Per cup (151g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.6g

3.9g

1g protein per 10.4 calories

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#22: Squash (Hubbard, cooked)

Protein in 100g

Per cup, cubes (205g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.5g

5.1g

1g protein per 20 calories

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#23: Asparagus (Cooked)

Protein in 100g

Per 1/2 cup (90g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.4g

2.2g

1g protein per 9.2 calories

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#24: 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

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#25: Watercress
Protein in 100g

Per cup (34g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

2.3g

0.8g

1g protein per 4.8 calories

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#26: Cauliflower
Protein in 100g 1 cup chopped (107g)
1.9g

2.1g

Protein to Calorie Ratio

1g protein per 13.2 calories

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#27: Pak-Choi (Chinese Cabbage, cooked)

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Protein in 100g

Per cup (170g)

Protein to Calorie Ratio

1.6g

2.7g

1g protein per 7.5 calories

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Protein Rich Vegetables Ranked by Percent Protein Content

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27 Vegetables Highest in Protein

#1 Sun-Dried

258

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Tomatoes

calories

14%

56%

2%

#2 Soybean

125

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Sprouts

calories

13%

9%

7%

148

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

12%

28%

1%

106

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

9%

22%

0%

#5 Baby Lima

132

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Beans

calories

8%

25%

0%

149

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

6%

33%

0%

306

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

6%

81%

0%

93

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

6%

17%

1%

77

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

5%

14%

0%

115

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

5%

24%

1%

109

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

5%

24%

0%

#12 Portabella

35

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Mushrooms

calories

4%

5%

0%

34

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

4%

5%

1%

#3 Winged Beans

#4 Lentil Sprouts

#6 Garlic

#7 Dried
Seaweed(Sushi
Nori)

#8 Grape Leaves

#9 Green Peas

#10
Succotash(Corn
And Limas)

#11 Wasabi Root

#13 Spinach

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Other
(water):
28%
Other
(water):
71%
Other
(water):
59%
Other
(water):
69%
Other
(water):
67%
Other
(water):
61%
Other
(water):
13%
Other
(water):
76%
Other
(water):
81%
Other
(water):
70%
Other
(water):
71%
Other
(water):
91%
Other
(water):
90%
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#14 Alfalfa

23

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Sprouts

calories

4%

2%

1%

#15 Peas And

70

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Onions

calories

4%

14%

0%

#16 White

44

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Mushrooms

calories

4%

6%

0%

#17 Broccoli

33

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Raab

calories

4%

3%

0%

#18 Straw

32

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Mushrooms

calories

4%

5%

0%

#19 Brussels

41

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Sprouts

calories

4%

8%

0%

#20 Balsam-Pear

34

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

(Bitter Gourd)

calories

4%

7%

0%

52

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

4%

9%

0%

#22 Shiitake

48

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Mushrooms

calories

3%

8%

0%

#23 Peas And

53

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Carrots

calories

3%

11%

0%

#24 Turnip

29

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Greens

calories

3%

5%

0%

108

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

3%

25%

1%

#26 Oyster

43

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

Mushrooms

calories

3%

6%

0%

#21 Podded Peas

#25 Sweet Corn

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Other
(water):
93%
Other
(water):
82%
Other
(water):
90%
Other
(water):
93%
Other
(water):
91%
Other
(water):
88%
Other
(water):
89%
Other
(water):
87%
Other
(water):
89%
Other
(water):
86%
Other
(water):
92%
Other
(water):
71%
Other
(water):
91%
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#27 Kale

#28 Artichokes
(Globe Or
French)

#29 Chives

#30 Asparagus

#31 Broccoli

#32 Cauliflower

#33 Collards

#34 Parsley

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50

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

3%

10%

0%

47

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

3%

11%

0%

30

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

3%

4%

1%

24

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

3%

4%

0%

28

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

3%

5%

0%

32

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

3%

6%

0%

36

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

3%

7%

0%

36

Protein:

Carb:

Fat:

calories

3%

6%

1%

Other
(water):
87%
Other
(water):
86%
Other
(water):
92%
Other
(water):
93%
Other
(water):
92%
Other
(water):
91%
Other
(water):
90%
Other
(water):
90%

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