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9 Foods With More Protein Than Egg



Eggs are the clearest example of protein content - you just have to watch Sylvester Stallone, who beats raw eggs like Rocky Balboa for proof. And their reputation is rightly acquired: A hard-boiled egg has six grams of protein, in a convenient, portable form.

But, how many hard-boiled eggs can you eat? It's time to expand your horizons with these high-protein foods that have even more protein per serving than an egg.

Dried spirulina

Protein: 8 grams for 2 tbsp

Fish is not the only high-protein food you can find in the ocean. Tip: Try sprinkling spirulina on your salad or seasoning roasted vegetables with it. (Spirulina powder can also turn your boring smoothie into a blue drink!)

Yoghurt  

Protein: 17 grams for 170 grams of milk

When it comes to muscle recovery, pure skim yogurt breaks the record: These little plastic buckets have tons of protein in just 100 calories.

Gruyere cheese  

Protein: 8 grams per serving of 30 grams of cheese

This delicious rich variety of Swiss cheese is probably the most addictive way to get your daily protein intake. Just keep an eye on how much you consume: While a 30-gram serving contains a reasonable 117 calories, you can easily be tempted by a few servings if you're not careful.

Dried pumpkin seeds

Protein: 10 grams per serving of 1/4 cup (30 g)

Pumpkin seeds are best known for their magnesium, but they are also a rich source of protein. Put them on salads or eat them whole as a snack.

Chickpeas

Protein: 12 grams per serving of 1 cup

"Chickpeas have iron, phosphates (a compound of phosphorus), calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc and vitamin K, which contribute to building and maintaining bone structure and strength," says Beth Warren, a registered nutritionist and nutritionist. They are also high in protein. Winning choice.

Tofu

Protein: 9 grams per 100 grams

Whether cooked - sauté for example, or natural, tofu is an ideal and flexible protein for day and night. "It contains all eight essential amino acids," says Warren. You will also get a decent dose of magnesium, copper, zinc and vitamin B1.

Almonds

Protein: 7.5 grams per portion of 1/4-cup

They are a high-protein food, but almonds are also a great snack because they are high in vitamin E, copper and magnesium, Warren said.

Green beans edamame

Edamame is a  young soybean that is harvested before it is ripe and hardened. In most cases, the edamame grains are blanched or boiled and then frozen.

And most often sold in this form. The shell of the edamame is not eaten because it is hard, like a pea pod. Literally translated, edamame means bean on a twig from Japanese. Asian food that is also entering Europe.

Protein: 9 grams per portion of 1/4-cup

Loading your favorite sushi dinner with soy can be your ticket to proper fitness recovery. "Edamame is an excellent source of iron and calcium," says Warren.

Oatmeal

Protein: 7 grams per serving of 1/2 cup

We often think of this snack as a high-carb meal, but it's time to look the other way. Along with a high dose of protein, it contains saturating fiber and a lot of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, Warren says.

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