Curated Nutrition Collection
High-Protein Low-Calorie Foods
Foods in this category derive more than 50% of their total energy directly from protein, leaving minimal room for carbohydrate and fat calories. Essential for physique competitors and aggressive cuts.
Inclusion Methodology: Identifies foods where Protein Grams × 4 kcal represents >= 50% of total caloric value.
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| Food Item | Calories / 100g | Protein ↓ | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breastmeat protein | 165 kcal | 31g | 0g | 3.6g | 0g | Details → |
| Turkey Breastmeat protein | 135 kcal | 30g | 0g | 1g | 0g | Details → |
| Tunameat protein | 132 kcal | 28.2g | 0g | 1g | 0g | Details → |
| Shrimpmeat protein | 99 kcal | 24g | 0.2g | 0.3g | 0g | Details → |
| Eggmeat protein | 143 kcal | 12.6g | 0.7g | 9.5g | 0g | Details → |
| Cottage Cheese (2%)dairy | 98 kcal | 11g | 4.7g | 2.6g | 0g | Details → |
| Egg Whitemeat protein | 52 kcal | 10.9g | 0.7g | 0.2g | 0g | Details → |
| Greek Yogurt (0%)dairy | 59 kcal | 10.2g | 3.6g | 0.4g | 0g | Details → |
Verified Nutrition Data•Source: USDA FoodData Central(ID: ARS-Curated-Dataset)
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