Concentrated Protein

Serving size: 3-6 oz. cooked, or as indicated. Meat, poultry and fish should be grilled, baked or roasted; fish can also be poached. Keep cheese intake low due to saturated fat. (1 serving = approximately 150 calories)

  • Eggs, 2 whole, or 3 egg whites plus 1 whole egg
  • Egg substitute, 2/3 cup
  • Fish, shellfish, 3 oz. fresh or 3/4 cup canned in water
  • Poultry: chicken or Cornish hen (breast only), turkey
  • Leg of lamb, lean roast
  • Beef, very lean
  • Tofu, 8 oz. or 1 cup (fresh), or 3.5 oz. cube (baked)
  • Tempeh, 3 oz. or 1/2 cup
  • Soy or veggie burger, 4 oz.
  • Cottage cheese, nonfat or lowfat, 3/4 cup
  • Ricotta, part skim or nonfat, 1/2 cup
  • Mozzarella, part skim or nonfat, 2 oz. or 1/2 cup shredded
  • Parmesan cheese (grated), 4 tblsp.
  • TVP (soy protein concentrate), 2/3 cup