The recommended daily protein intake can vary depending on factors such as age, sex, weight, physical activity level, and overall health.
However, a general guideline for healthy adults is:
- Sedentary adults should aim for 0.8gms per kg of body weight
- Moderately active adults should aim for 1.2gms per kg of body weight
- Highly active adults should aim for 1.4gms per kg of body weight
Here is a list of protein per 100g serve:
- Quinoa 14.1g
- Brown rice 7.5g
- 1 Egg 6g
- 1 date 2.5g
- Lentils 24.6g
- Chickpeas 20.3g
- Tofu 17.3g
- Beef steak 22g
- Beef mince 17.2g
- Chicken breast 23.1g
- Lambchop 18.3g
- Almonds 21.2g
- Brazil nuts 14.3g
- Flaxseeds 18.3g
- Walnuts 18g
- Salmon 20g
- Broccoli 2.8g
- Mushrooms 2.5g
- Potatoes 2g
