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The following chart list examples of foods that contain protein. Not all foods are listed.

Always read the nutrition facts label to find out how much protein is in each serving of a food.

Food

Serving size

Protein grams

cheddar cheese

1 1/2 ounces

11

cottage cheese (2%)

1/2 cup

12

cream cheese

1 1/2 ounces

3

ice cream (vanilla)

1 1/2 cups

7

milkshake

1 1/2 cups

12

milk (buttermilk)

1 cup

8

milk (2%)

1 cup

8

milk (skim)

1 cup

8

mozzarella cheese (shredded)

1 1/2 ounces

10

Parmesan cheese (grated)

2 tablespoons

4

yogurt (low fat)

1 cup

13

yogurt, Greek (low fat)

1 cup

23

Source: Allina Health's Patient Education Department, Food that have protein, nutr-ah-12916
First Published: 11/30/2004
Last Reviewed: 02/01/2019