Protein

macronutrient Unit: g

Protein is made up of amino acids and is essential for building and repairing muscle and other tissues, producing enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. The RDA for healthy adults is 0.8 g per kg of body weight per day, though athletes, older adults, and those recovering from illness often need substantially more.

Reference Daily Intake · per 100g

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Reference Daily Intake

56 g

= 100% RDA

#	Food	per 100g	% RDA
1	Soy Protein Isolate	88.3 g	158%
2	Soy Protein Isolate, Potassium Type	88.3 g	158%
3	Unsweetened Gelatin Powder	85.6 g	153%
4	Dried Egg White, Glucose Reduced	84.1 g	150%
5	Dried Bearded Seal Meat	82.6 g	148%
6	Dried Egg White Powder (Glucose Reduced)	82.4 g	147%
7	Dried Egg White	79.9 g	143%
8	Whey Protein Powder	78.1 g	140%
9	Dried Steelhead Trout	77.3 g	138%
10	Dried Egg White Flakes (Glucose Reduced)	76.9 g	137%
11	Vital Wheat Gluten	75.2 g	134%
12	Dried Beluga Whale Meat	69.9 g	125%
13	Abbott EAS Whey Protein Powder	66.7 g	119%
14	Soy Protein Concentrate	63.6 g	114%
15	Soy Protein Concentrate (Acid Washed)	63.6 g	114%
16	Dried and Salted Atlantic Cod	62.8 g	112%
17	Dried Whitefish	62.4 g	112%
18	Partially Dried Bearded Seal Meat	62.4 g	111%
19	Dried Chum Salmon	62.1 g	111%
20	Plain Pork Skins	61.3 g	109%