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Looking for Higher-Protein Foods Under 200 Calories? Start With These 11 Tasty Options

Pat Crawley
Last updated: August 29, 2024 5:03 pm
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Our bodies use protein to build and repair muscle (and provide energy and break down food and support growth and development). But if you’re looking for other sources of protein — particularly those that don’t add loads of extra fat and calories — where should you start?

How much protein (and how many calories) you need is different for everyone. But there are rules around what can be called “high protein.”

A food needs to provide 20% or more of the daily (DV) or 10 grams based on a 2,000-calorie diet. However, a food product’s protein content isn’t generally listed on the label as % Daily Value (%DV).

Instead, you have to use the number of grams as a guide. (It will be listed if the food packaging makes a claim about protein.) To be called a “good source,” a food needs to provide 5 to 9.99 grams of protein, while an “excellent source” provides 10 grams or more.

Protein provides 4 calories per gram, while fat provides 9 per gram. The trick to finding foods that are higher in protein but lower in calories is to choose cuts and varieties that are lower in fat.

What are the benefits of these foods? “They can contribute to weight loss,” says Lisa R. Young, Ph.D., RDN. “Protein is very filling, so you won’t be hungry in an hour, and protein helps stabilize blood sugar levels.”

Here’s a list of 11 tasty foods to reach up your protein intake while keeping an eye on your calories.

1. Egg Whites

Egg Whites Separating from Yolks | High Protein Low Calorie Foods

Large egg white: 18 calories | 4 g protein

Three egg whites from a large egg would help you hit that “excellent” (egg-cellent!) benchmark. Scrambled for breakfast or a quick lunch with veggies, egg whites are tasty and versatile.

2. Plain, Nonfat Greek Yogurt

Greek Yogurt | Sour Cream Substitutes

1 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt: 149 calories | 25 g protein

The key is avoiding flavored varieties, which have added sugar (and added carbs and calories). You can enjoy Greek yogurt on its own topped with granola and fruit, or add it to smoothies, sauces, or even dressings for an extra serving of protein.

3. Low-Fat Cottage Cheese

Bowl of cottage cheese

1 cup 2% cottage cheese: 183 calories | 24 g protein

Cottage cheese was basically the Greek yogurt of the 1970s. They often have probiotics (look for the word “cultured” on tubs when you’re shopping) but can also be quite high in sodium, so be sure to look for low-sodium options.

4. Lentils

Lentils in a Bowl | Foods High in Zinc

Half cup cooked lentils: 115 calories | 9 g protein

Sprinkled over a salad, these pulses are a cheap and healthy food, and they’re packed with fiber — nearly 8 grams of the satiating nutrient in each half cup.

5. Chicken Breast

Chicken Breasts on Grill | How to Cook Chicken Breast

3 oz. chicken breast: 122 calories | 24 g protein

One of the best lean proteins you can have, chicken breast is great when you’re trying to up your protein intake without taking in too many more calories. When choosing grilled chicken, don’t eat the skin and opt for white instead of dark meat.

6. Turkey

Close Up of Turkey Breast | High Protein Low Calorie Foods

3 oz. turkey breast: 125 calories | 26 g protein

Deli slices are a quick protein snack, but roast turkey is a better alternative with less additives and sodium. Plus, you can slice it up yourself to toss over a salad or roll into a wrap.

7. Cod

Plate of Cod | high protein low calorie foods

3 oz. cod: 71 calories | 17 g protein

Flaky white fish like cod provides lean protein and is lower in calories than other types of fish. Plus, there are loads of benefits to eating fish, thanks to their high levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

8. Canned Light Tuna in Water

Canned Tuna on Table Top | high protein low calorie foods

3 oz. canned tuna: 73 calories | 17 g protein

Canned tuna is a classic, budget-friendly shortcut for a fast protein meal in a pinch. Use it in dishes like a tuna salad sandwich or this salad Niçoise.

9. Firm Tofu

Bowl of Stir Fried Tofu | Types of Tofu

3 oz. firm tofu: 71 calories | 9 g protein

While tofu might seem bland to those unfamiliar with it, it’s actually a delicious and versatile plant-based protein source depending on how you cook it. There are several types of tofu, though the types other than firm may contain less protein due to higher water content.

10. Edamame

Bowl of Edamame | high protein low calorie foods

1 cup edamame: 129 calories | 13 g protein

Edamame isn’t just an appetizer at sushi restaurants: These young soybeans are the only plant-based protein that’s considered complete, which means they have all nine essential amino acids in significant amounts.

11. Roasted Pork Loin

Close Up of Pork Loins | High Protein Low Calorie Foods

3 oz. pork loin: 122 calories | 22 g protein

While pork products like bacon and prosciutto have lots of ribbon-y fat, boneless pork loin is a lean cut. Lean cuts of pork loin share similar protein contents with chicken, are an excellent source of vitamin B6, and are a good source of potassium and zinc.

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