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APPENDIX 2
The Best Dietary Sources for Protein, Fiber, and Calcium
PROTEIN
Food Serving Size (grams)
Beans (cooked)
Beans1 cup15
(black, kidney, lima, navy, pinto)
Beans, white1 cup17
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)1 cup15
Beef (cooked)
Beef, retail cuts, all grades3 ounces22
Frankfurter, beef (8 per 1 pound)1 each6
Ground beef3 ounces22
Ribs3 ounces19
Cheese
Cheese, cheddar1 ounce7
Cheese, mozzarella1 ounce6
Cheese, Swiss1 ounce8
Cheese, goat1 ounce5
Cheese, cottage, creamed1 cup26
Cheese, processed, American1 slice (¾ oz)5
Egg
Egg, fresh, whole1 large6
Egg substitute, powder¾ ounce11
Fish (cooked)
Cod, Atlantic3 ounces19
Salmon, Atlantic, wild3 ounces22
Salmon, Atlantic, farmed3 ounces19
Tuna, light, canned in oil3 ounces25
Tuna, light, canned in water3 ounces22
Tuna, white, canned in oil3 ounces23
Tuna, white, canned in water3 ounces20
White, mixed species3 ounces21
Shrimp, breaded & fried4 large6
Milk
Milk, whole1 cup8
Milk, nonfat (skim or fat free)1 cup8
Milk, low fat, 1% milk fat1 cup8
Milk, reduced fat, 2% milk fat1 cup8
Milk, dry powder, nonfat¼ cup11
Nuts/Seeds
Almonds, raw1 cup30
Almonds1 ounce (23 each)6
Cashews, dry roasted1 cup21
Cashews1 ounce4
Mixed nuts with peanuts, dry roasted1 cup24
Mixed nuts1 ounce5
Peanuts, all types, dry roasted1 cup35
Peanuts1 ounce7
Pecans, halves1 cup10
Pecans1 ounce (19 halves)3
Pine nuts1 cup19
Pine nuts1 ounce (167 kernels)4
Pistachios, raw1 cup25
Food Serving Size Protein (grams)
Nuts/Seeds (cont.)
Pistachios1 ounce (49 kernels)6
Pumpkin & squash seeds, roasted1 cup31
Pumpkin & squash seeds1 ounce9
Sunflower seeds, kernels, roasted1 cup, hulled25
Sunflower seeds1 ounce6
Walnuts1 cup (50 halves)15
Walnuts1 ounce (14 halves)4
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter, chunk & smooth style1 Tbsp4
Pork (cooked)
Bacon1 slice3
Chop, loin3 ounces22
Frankfurter, pork1 each10
Ham3 ounces23
Ribs, country-style3 ounces20
Roast, top loin3 ounces23
Poultry (cooked)
Chicken breast½ breast29
Chicken drumstick1 each14
Chicken thigh1 each16
Chicken wing1 each9
Frankfurt, chicken1 each7
Chicken nuggets, fast food4 pieces10
Chicken tenders, fast food4 pieces11
Cornish hen½ bird29
Turkey, all classes, dark meat1 cup39
Turkey, all classes, light meat1 cup40
Turkey, bacon1 ounce5
Turkey, ground3 ounces17
Soy
Soybean, curd cheese1 cup28
Soybeans, mature seed, roasted1 cup61
Soy burger, veggie burger1 patty11
Soymilk, original, vanilla and chocolate1 cup6
(fortified with calcium, vitamins A and D)
Tofu, raw, firm1 cup40
Yogurt
Yogurt, plain, whole milk1 cup9
Yogurt, plain, low fat1 cup12
Yogurt, plain, skim milk1 cup14
Yogurt, fruit variety, nonfat1 cup11
Yogurt, tofu1 cup9
Baby Food Meats (Strained)
Beef2½ ounce jar9
Chicken2½ ounce jar10
Ham2½ ounce jar8
Lamb2½ ounce jar10
Turkey2½ ounce jar8
Misc.
Pizza, frozen, cheese topping1 slice8
Pizza, fast food chain, cheese topping1 slice12
Macaroni and cheese1 cup11
FIBER
Food Serving Size (grams)
Beans/Peas (cooked)
Beans, Navy1 cup19
Beans, Pinto1 cup15
Beans, Black1 cup15
Beans, Lima1 cup13
Food Serving Size (grams)
Beans/Peas (cooked) (cont.)
Garbanzo beans1 cup13
Beans, white1 cup11
Peas, split1 cup16
Soy
Soybeans, mature seeds, roasted1 cup30
Nuts/Seeds
Almonds1 cup19
Mixed nuts with peanuts1 cup12
Peanuts1 cup12
Sunflower seeds, dry roasted1 cup, hulled14
Whole Grains
Bread, whole wheat1 slice1
Bread, multi-grain1 slice2
Bread, pita, whole wheat1 small2
Bread, rye1 slice2
Brown rice1 cup4
Vegetables
Broccoli1 cup2
Brussels sprouts1 cup6
Corn, sweet, canned1 cup3
Carrot, raw1 medium2
Green beans, canned1 cup4
Potato, baked, with skin1 medium4
Tomato paste½ cup5
Turnip greens, frozen1 cup6
Fruits (raw)
Apple, with skin1 medium4
Banana1 medium3
Orange1 each3
Peach1 medium2
Pear1 medium6
Raisin1 small box (1.5 oz)2
Strawberries1 cup3
Snack
Popcorn, air popped1 cup1
CALCIUM
Food Serving Size (mg)
Milk, whole1 cup276
Milk, dry powder, nonfat¼ cup377
Soymilk (fortified with calcium)1 cup199
Yogurt, plain, whole milk1 cup296
Cheese, cheddar1 ounce204
Cheese, mozzarella1 ounce143
Cheese, Swiss1 ounce224
Cheese, goat1 ounce40
Cheese, cottage, creamed1 cup126
Cheese, processed, American1 slice (¾ oz)144
Kraft macaroni and cheese1 cup92
Tofu, raw, regular½ cup434
Tofu, yogurt1 cup309
Orange juice (fortified with calcium)1 cup300
Rice Dream, non-dairy beverage1 cup300
Vance’s Dari Free1 cup240
Source: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Nutrient Data Laboratory