HuffPost Lists 11 Foods Topping Eggs’ 6 Grams of Protein
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Updated · HuffPost · Jun 22
HuffPost Lists 11 Foods Topping Eggs’ 6 Grams of Protein
2 articles · Updated · HuffPost · Jun 22
Summary
11 alternatives to eggs made HuffPost’s latest high-protein list, with canned tuna, salmon and firm tofu each delivering about 20 grams or more per serving versus roughly 6 grams in a large egg.
1.2 to 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is the newly revised federal guideline cited in the report, which frames the push to diversify protein sources beyond eggs.
20-22 grams in 3 ounces of canned tuna led the list, though the report noted FDA and EPA guidance to limit high-mercury fish and seafood to no more than 6 ounces a week.
18 grams in a cup of lentils and 17-18 grams in a cup of edamame highlighted lower-cost plant options, while Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, quinoa and pumpkin seeds also exceeded eggs.
Egg costs, allergies and cholesterol concerns were cited as reasons some consumers may cut back, even as experts said eggs can still fit a heart-healthy diet for most people.