Nuts
Nuts
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
almonds (toasted) |
1/2 cup |
14 |
|
cashews (dry roasted) |
1/2 cup |
10 |
|
peanut butter (chunky) |
2 tablespoons |
8 |
|
peanut butter (creamy) |
2 tablespoons |
7 |
|
peanuts (dry roasted) |
1/2 cup |
17 |
|
pistachios (dry roasted) |
1/2 cup |
13 |
|
sunflower seeds (dry roasted) |
1/2 cup |
12 |
|
walnuts (English, dried, chopped) |
1/2 cup |
9 |
Source: Allina Health's Patient Education Department, Food that have protein, nutr-ah-12916
Reviewed By: Allina Health's Patient Education Department experts
First Published: 11/30/2004
Last Reviewed: 02/01/2019