30 High-Protein Foods That Are Not Chicken Breast

Greek yogurt delivers 17g protein per 170g serving with the benefit of probiotics. Cottage cheese offers 14g per half cup and is rich in casein, a slow-digesting protein perfect before bed. Eggs provide 6g each and are the gold standard for protein quality. Canned tuna packs 26g per can at very low cost. Shrimp gives 20g per 100g with barely any fat. Salmon adds omega-3s alongside its 20g of protein. Tofu provides 17g per 150g and absorbs flavors brilliantly. Lentils offer 18g per cup plus 16g of fiber. Chickpeas deliver 14.5g per cup with excellent versatility. Edamame gives 17g per cup as a snack. Quinoa is a complete protein at 8g per cup. Pumpkin seeds offer 8g per ounce. Beef jerky provides 9g per ounce as a portable option.