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 |