Protein Sources

Want to know how much protein you’re getting every day? Interested in upping your protein intake? Find the grams of protein for standard serving sizes of common protein sources below—some of them may surprise you.

Kashi® GOLEAN® Crunch! Honey Almond FlaxKashi® GOLEAN® Crisp!™ Toasted Berry Crumble

11.5 grams per 1/2-cup serving11.3 grams per 1/2-cup servingHard Red Winter Wheat (uncooked)12.1 grams per 1/2-cup serving13.2 grams per 1/2-cup serving12.5 grams per 1/2-cup serving

Beans (Including Soy Products)


4 grams per 1-tablespoon serving
Beef Sirloin, trimmed of fat (raw)
2.4 grams per 1-tablespoon serving6 grams per ounce (about 23 almonds)

Source:
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 18 (2005)

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