This post is not a complete list of every raw food that contains protein, but it’s a great start. Some of these numbers may seem insignificant but build a salad or dish combining a large variety of these foods, and you will quickly find yourself with a protein-packed meal. I hand-selected and researched each item listed below. I gathered the protein information through Nutritionix.

BUTTERS

CACAO / CAROB

• Almond Flour 1/2 cup (56g) – 12g protein
• Buckwheat 1/2 cup (60g) – 7.5g protein
• Coconut Flour 1/2 cup (48g) – 3.3g protein
• Oat Flour 1/2 cup (52g) – 7.5g protein
• Tiger Nut Flour 1/2 cup (60g) – 4g protein

GRAINS

• Chia Seeds 1 Tbsp (12g) –  2g protein
• Flax Seeds 1 Tbsp (10g) – 1.9g protein
• Hemp Seeds 1 Tbsp (10g) – 3.2g protein
• Inchi Seeds 1/4 cup (28g) – 8.8g protein
• Pumpkin Seeds 1/4 cup (32g) – 6g protein
• Sunflower Seeds 1/4 cup (13g) – 1.6g protein
• Sesame Seeds 1 oz (28g) – 4.8g protein

SPROUTS

• Alfalfa Sprouts 1 cup (33g) – 1.3g protein
• Broccoli Sprouts 1 cup (33g) – 1.3g protein
• Lentil Sprouts 1 cup (33g) – 6.9g protein
• Mung Bean Sprouts 1 cup (124g) – 2.5g protein
• Pea Sprouts 1 cup (120g) – 11g protein

SUPERFOODS

SUPPLEMENTATION

• Asparagus 5 spears (75g) – 1.8g protein
• Avocado Flesh 1 (136g) – 2.7g protein
• Broccolini 1 cup (122g) – 2.4g protein
• Brussel Sprouts 8 each (168g) – 4.3g protein
• Chinese Cabbage 1 cup (70g) – 1.1g protein
• Collard Greens 1 cup (190g) – 5.1g protein
• Kale 1 cup (130g) – 2.5g protein
• Edamame shelled 1/2 cup (78g) – 9.2g protein
• Mustard Greens 1 cup (56g) – 1.6g protein
• Peas 1 cup (160g) – 8.6g protein
• Snow Peas 1 cup (160g) – 5.2g protein

2 thoughts on “#3 – A Quick Glance at Vegan Protein Foods”

1. GG says:

   May 2, 2020 at 2:12 pm

   Hi Amie Sue,
   Thank you for “pulling our sleeve” from time to time. It’s need it as one can do so much research on your deeply informative site. I knew about the protein % in some of them but the big surprise to me is the Tiger nut flour (one of my favorites) and Sacha Inchi Protein Powder. I don’t really use protein powders, and was wondering if you know how Sacha Inchi is used (mix with other ingredients in a protein powder or simply just the powder)!?
   Thank you again for putting a smile on my face with your emails. I look forward to them. I love “discoveries”. Hugs (“from a social distance” these days but think “hearty hugs”).
   PS. Love the colorful veggie combo in your picture. I can be a “painting”. :>))

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   • amie-sue says:

     May 3, 2020 at 8:40 am

     Good morning GG,

     It’s my pleasure. There is SO much information on this site that things get overlooked so I like to shine the light on things so people can really see all the wonderful information that is at their fingertips.

     Sacha Inchi protein flour (powder) has a luxuriously fine texture and nutty flavor so you can mix it with other powders or use it on its own but mixing in water or plant-based milks, sprinkle it on yogurt or salads. It is a grain-free, easily digestible, complete plant protein with all nine essential amino acids. Along with a being a complete protein Sacha inchi is extremely high in Omega-3. It is also a great source of vitamins A and E, calcium, zinc, potassium, and fiber. It also has a uniquely high Tryptophan content which is used by your brain to make chemicals that regulate mood, sleep, and hunger levels.

     Have you ever tasted the Sacha Inchi”nut” before?

     I am so glad that you enjoyed this post… there always something to be learned! blessings and health, amie sue

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