High-Protein, Low-Calorie Foods
Foods ranked by protein-per-calorie — the most efficient protein sources for hitting protein targets while staying lean.
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Shrimp
Protein · 99 kcal · 24g Protein
24gProtein · per 100g - 2
Turkey Breast (skinless)
Protein · 135 kcal · 30.1g Protein
30.1gProtein · per 100g - 3
Tuna (Canned in Water)
Protein · 116 kcal · 25.5g Protein
25.5gProtein · per 100g - 4
Cod
Protein · 82 kcal · 17.8g Protein
17.8gProtein · per 100g - 5
Tilapia (Cooked)
Protein · 128 kcal · 26.2g Protein
26.2gProtein · per 100g - 6
Chicken Breast
Protein · 165 kcal · 31g Protein
31gProtein · per 100g - 7
Greek Yogurt (Plain, Non-Fat)
Dairy · 59 kcal · 10.2g Protein
10.2gProtein · per 100g - 8
Ham (Lean, Cooked)
Protein · 145 kcal · 20.9g Protein
20.9gProtein · per 100g - 9
Cottage Cheese (Low-Fat, 2%)
Dairy · 84 kcal · 11.1g Protein
11.1gProtein · per 100g - 10
Chicken Thigh (Cooked, Skinless)
Protein · 209 kcal · 26g Protein
26gProtein · per 100g - 11
Tofu (Firm)
Protein · 144 kcal · 17.3g Protein
17.3gProtein · per 100g - 12
Sardines (Canned in Oil, Drained)
Protein · 208 kcal · 24.6g Protein
24.6gProtein · per 100g - 13
Pork Chop (Cooked)
Protein · 231 kcal · 25.7g Protein
25.7gProtein · per 100g - 14
Edamame
Legumes · 121 kcal · 11.9g Protein
11.9gProtein · per 100g - 15
Salmon (Atlantic, Raw)
Protein · 208 kcal · 20.4g Protein
20.4gProtein · per 100g - 16
Soybeans (Cooked)
Legumes · 173 kcal · 16.6g Protein
16.6gProtein · per 100g - 17
Mozzarella (part-skim)
Dairy · 254 kcal · 24.3g Protein
24.3gProtein · per 100g - 18
Parmesan
Dairy · 431 kcal · 38.5g Protein
38.5gProtein · per 100g - 19
Ground Beef (85% lean)
Protein · 215 kcal · 18.6g Protein
18.6gProtein · per 100g - 20
Egg (Whole, Hard-Boiled)
Protein · 155 kcal · 12.6g Protein
12.6gProtein · per 100g
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