{"id":49105,"date":"2023-02-16T19:15:59","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T19:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=49105"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"high-protein-vegan-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best High Protein Vegan Foods To Try Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#Why_Is_Protein_Important_And_How_Much_Does_The_Average_Person_Need\" >Why Is Protein Important And How Much Does The Average Person Need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#The_Best_High_Protein_Vegan_Foods\" >The Best High Protein Vegan Foods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#Seitan\" >Seitan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#Edamame\" >Edamame<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#Tofu\" >Tofu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#Lentils\" >Lentils<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#Beans\" >Beans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#Ancient_Grains\" >Ancient Grains<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#What_Are_Some_Vegan_Low_Carb_High_Protein_Foods\" >What Are Some Vegan Low Carb High Protein Foods?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#What_Vegan_Food_Has_The_Highest_Protein\" >What Vegan Food Has The Highest Protein?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#How_Can_Vegans_Get_150_Grams_Of_Protein_A_Day\" >How Can Vegans Get 150 Grams Of Protein A Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#How_Can_I_Get_100g_Of_Protein_A_Day_Vegan\" >How Can I Get 100g Of Protein A Day Vegan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever stumbled upon a conversation between a vegan and a meat eater, you\u2019ve probably heard the question \u2018how do most vegans get protein?\u201d thrown around. Seeing how the vegan diet is a plant-based eating plan that eliminates all animal based foods\/products, for many non-vegans or people considering trying out this eating plan either due to health issues, weight loss, etc., this is a very valid concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein is a key nutrient that all humans need to not only avoid nutritional deficiencies, but also in order for our bodies to function correctly. While animal products like meat and eggs have a lot of high quality protein, the good news is that certain plant based foods also have protein, meaning that if they are included in your eating plant, you should not suffer from a nutrient deficiency, even on a meatless diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are curious as to which vegan protein sources these are, then you are in the right place. In today\u2019s article, we shall be presenting to you which are the high protein vegan foods you should be sure to add to your diet as a vegan (or vegetarian).<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Protein_Vegan_Foods\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Protein_Vegan_Foods\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Protein_Important_And_How_Much_Does_The_Average_Person_Need\"><\/span><b>Why Is Protein Important And How Much Does The Average Person Need?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before delving into the best vegan high protein foods, why is this nutrient so important in your diet and how much of it does the average person need to consume per day?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protein is an essential macronutrient that is found out throughout the body from the strands of your hair to bones and even the muscle. This macronutrient is made up of combinations of 20 building blocks commonly referred to as amino acids. While our bodies can make some amino acids (about 11), there are 9 that we can\u2019t make and they must come from food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These nine amino acids are commonly referred to as essential amino acids namely &#8211; histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557845\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body uses this macronutrient for\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growth and development in children, teens and pregnant women<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building and repairing cell tissue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining several bodily processes like supporting blood clotting, fluid balance, maintaining pH, immune system functioning, transporting nutrients and oxygen all over the body, production of hormones and enzymes, etc. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK9921\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1894894\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2009\/12\/091222105437.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-dark-chocolate-vegan\/\">Is Dark Chocolate Vegan? A Complete Guide<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of how much protein one needs, according to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on average adult men and women require at least 56 and 46 grams of protein a day, respectively. Another point to note is that the Recommended Dietary Allowance of protein for a healthy adult with minimal physical activity is currently at least 0.8 g protein per kg body weight (BW) per day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26797090\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please also note that this is the minimum amount that a person needs to simply ensure that they don\u2019t fall sick and avoid deficiencies &#8211; not the specific amount you are supposed to eat every day. This number can go up due to individual factors such as pregnancy, injury or illness, how active you are, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Protein_Vegan_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42124 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5855-1024x576.png\" alt=\"High protein vegan foods\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5855.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5855-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5855.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5855-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5855.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_High_Protein_Vegan_Foods\"><\/span><b>The Best High Protein Vegan Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we understand the importance of this macronutrient in the body, here are some vegan foods high in protein that you can add to your grocery list today<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seitan\"><\/span><strong>Seitan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as \u2018wheat meat\u2019, seitan is a mildly flavored, high-protein meat substitute made of wheat gluten. According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spruce Eats<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this vegan meat substitute tastes like bland chicken or portobello mushrooms and its texture closely resembles that of actual meat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one serving of seitan (about 85 grams) contains 21 grams of protein. As if this wasn\u2019t good enough, this meat alternative also contains some calcium at 20 mg and has very little carbohydrates &#8211; just 5 g &#8211; making it one of the best high protein low carb vegan foods out there (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/2012995\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seitan can be prepared and cooked just like meat. You can pan fry it, add it to stir-fry, make it into a stew or curry, the possibilities are endless. However, for people with a gluten intolerance or wheat allergy, it is best to avoid this meat alternative since it is made from wheat, which has gluten.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Protein_Vegan_Foods\" rel=\"noopener\">change your life for the better<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edamame\"><\/span><strong>Edamame<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those not familiar with this vegetable, edamame are whole, immature soybeans that are quite popular in East Asian cuisine. Mostly eaten in the West as a snack or appetizer, this green vegetable is a great source of vegan protein.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 g of edamame has 12 g of protein and is also quite high in nutrients such as phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, folate, choline, and calcium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168411\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Other than enjoying them by themselves as a snack or appetizer, you can also add these green soybeans into salads, stir-frys, make burgers with them, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Protein_Vegan_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5190.png\" alt=\"High protein vegan foods\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5190.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5190-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5190.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tofu\"><\/span><strong>Tofu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/b12-foods-vegan\/\">vegan source<\/a> of protein on this list, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/crispy-tofu-recipes\/\">tofu<\/a> is a fantastic high protein meat alternative for vegans, vegetarians or anyone looking to add a meatless Monday meal option to their menu. Like edamame, tofu is a soybean product that was long enjoyed in East and Southeast Asian cuisines before being introduced to the West. 1 quarter of a block of hard tofu &#8211; usually about 122 g &#8211; has a whopping 15.5 g of protein (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/174291\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve never tried this product before, here are some important things to note<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By itself, tofu doesn\u2019t have much of a taste. However, it very easily absorbs flavor from other foods it\u2019s cooked with or spices used to make it. Try marinating your tofu with the same spice mixture you use for your beef and see how delicious it can be. You can also add it to your vegetable stew for some extra protein and a meaty texture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu comes in different levels of firmness namely, extra soft, soft (silken), firm, or extra firm. The softer the tofu, the more water it has, and the more careful you\u2019ll need to be when handling it, lest it suddenly breaks apart in your hands. According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kitchen<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/tofu-varieties-whats-the-difference-201345\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">),\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silken and soft tofu are best used n creamy and blended foods like smoothies, desserts, puddings, salad dressings, sauces, and dips, as well as egg substitutes in baking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firm variations of this product are best for soups, stir-frys, pan-frying, as a cheese substitute when crumbles, baking, grilling, as a ground meat substitute, or even deep frying.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lentils\"><\/span><strong>Lentils<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With 18 grams of protein in just 1 cup, lentils are great <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-protein-shakes-for-weight-loss\/\">high protein<\/a> vegan foods that are not only cheap, but also easily accessible to most people all around the world. They are also a great source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, as well as nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, folate and choline (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/172421\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lentils come in the following common varieties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/pulses-2016\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-lentils\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown &#8211; The most common variety that works well in warm salads, casseroles, soups, and stews. It can also be used in vegan\u00a0 burgers and meatloafs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green &#8211; Other than the color, they also tend to have a peppery flavor. They can be used in the same way as brown lentils but they are best for either salads or side dishes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red\/Orange\/Yellow &#8211; Also known as split lentils, they are mostly seen in both Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines. They have a sweet and nutty flavor which makes them best for soups, stews and casseroles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-spinach-artichoke-dip\/\">How To Make A Healthy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beans\"><\/span><strong>Beans<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It wouldn\u2019t be a complete list of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-vegan-diets\/\">vegan foods<\/a> high in protein without mentioning <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/healthy-baked-beans\/\">beans<\/a>. Like lentils, beans are not only easily accessible and cheap, but they are available in almost all food cultures across the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are over 400 types of beans, the most consumed types are black and kidney beans which both have about 15 g of protein per cup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/173735\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/175194\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Like lentils, these two types of beans are also high in complex carbs, fiber, phosphorus, potassium, folate and choline, as well as other important nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Grains\"><\/span><strong>Ancient Grains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ancient grains are a group of plants\/grains and pseudocereals &#8211; seeds that are consumed like grains &#8211; that have been cultivated and remained the nearly the same for millenia. These ancient grains have been consumed in many parts of the world for centuries, but they are just now gaining traction in The US and other Western countries due to the growing interest in more plant-based and less processed foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these ancient grains that are high in protein include\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amaranth &#8211; 9 g per cup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170683\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spelt &#8211; 11 g per cup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169746\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teff &#8211; 10 g per cup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168918\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/buddha-bowl-quinoa\/\">Quinoa<\/a> &#8211; 8 g per cup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168917\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Millet &#8211; 6 g per cup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/168871\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kamut &#8211; 10 g per cup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169744\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sorghum &#8211; 20 g per cup (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/169716\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Protein_Vegan_Foods\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-37929 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/9-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Vegan foods high in protein\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/9-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/9-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/9-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/9-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/9-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Vegan_Low_Carb_High_Protein_Foods\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Vegan Low Carb High Protein Foods?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, one of the hardest parts about being a vegan is finding high protein low carb vegan foods. As seen above, while finding vegan foods high in protein isn\u2019t hard, most of them are also quite high in carbs, making anyone trying a high protein vegan diet hard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some vegan protein sources that are also <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/oven-fried-zucchini\/\">low in carbs<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tempeh &#8211; 100 g has 20 g of protein with just 8 g of carbs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/172467\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemp seed &#8211; 3 tbsp of these seeds add 9 g of protein to your meal but just 3 g of carbs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/170148\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofu &#8211; 100 g of this soybean product gives you 13 g of protein but only 4 g of carbohydrates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/174291\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seitan &#8211; A serving of 85 g has 21 g of protein but only 5 g of carbs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Vegan_Food_Has_The_Highest_Protein\"><\/span><b>What Vegan Food Has The Highest Protein?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many may assume that either beans, tofu or lentils are the vegan foods with the highest protein quantity per serving, the truth is that seitan is the vegan meat substitute that is highest in this macronutrient. However, quantity isn\u2019t everything. Don\u2019t limit yourself to only seitan just because it\u2019s the highest protein option. It\u2019s ideal to include a variety of different protein sources because they are all rich in different essential amino acids and therefore complement each other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Protein_Vegan_Foods\" rel=\"noopener\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Vegans_Get_150_Grams_Of_Protein_A_Day\"><\/span><b>How Can Vegans Get 150 Grams Of Protein A Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work a very physically demanding job or are a bodybuilder, then consuming as much as 150 g of protein a day may be essential (depending on other individual factors) to ensure that your muscles remain in tip top shape. Some ways to do this include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always add beans and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/red-lentils-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">lentils<\/a> to your meals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add protein powders to your smoothies &#8211; There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-protein\/\">plant protein<\/a> powders to choose from these days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snack on seeds or add them to your meals and smoothies &#8211; They are high in protein, healthy fats, and low in carbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make use of nuts and nut butters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always make sure that your meals and snacks have any of the above mentioned high protein foods<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Get_100g_Of_Protein_A_Day_Vegan\"><\/span><b>How Can I Get 100g Of Protein A Day Vegan?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same points listed above apply here as well. If you are on a high protein low carb diet, for the best results and most success, try choosing the foods that offer the least amount of carbohydrates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=High_Protein_Vegan_Foods\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen above, high protein vegan foods are everywhere, you just have to know where to look. As long as you are sure to add all (or at least most) of these foods to your diet, you are highly unlikely to develop a protein deficiency as a vegan\/vegetarian &#8211; or simply as a person looking to add more plant-based proteins to their diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ps. If you have a gluten intolerance or a wheat, nut or soy allergy, some of the foods on this list may not be good for you as they are made from wheat, nuts or soy. Be sure to check the packaging to ensure that they are free from the allergen or ingredient you are sensitive to.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever stumbled upon a conversation between a vegan and a meat eater, you\u2019ve probably heard the question \u2018how do most vegans get protein?\u201d thrown around. 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Kamau\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/f9c1a6effa8c3e87adaf60e1ab104496\"},\"headline\":\"The Best High Protein Vegan Foods To Try Today\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/\"},\"wordCount\":2101,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-vegan-foods\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/shutterstock_2090143471-scaled.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Vegan\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">If you\u2019ve ever stumbled upon a conversation between a vegan and a meat eater, you\u2019ve probably heard the question \u2018how do most vegans get protein?\u201d thrown around. 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