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Nutrient

Protein

Established research area

A macronutrient made of amino acids that serves as a building block for muscle, enzymes, and other tissues. Found in meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans, and soy.

Commonly noted

Commonly noted
Protein is a macronutrient made of amino acids; the body uses it as a building block for muscle, enzymes, hormones, skin, and other tissues, and can also draw on it for energy.
Low intake
Very low protein intake is commonly discussed in relation to muscle loss and slow recovery, though a shortfall is uncommon on a typical varied diet.

Source: MedlinePlus

Reference intakes

General reference figures for a typical adult — not a personal target or a claim of need.

  • rda · adult_female46 gDRI/NASEM
  • rda · adult_male56 gDRI/NASEM

Commonly found in

Greek yogurtAlmond butterPea proteinNutsBeef proteinAnchoviesSunflower seedsNattoGoudaCouscousPeanutsPorkChickenSea bassMackerelSoy proteinParmesanCheddar cheeseBlue cheeseOatsDuckTunaProtein barSoy milkChickpeasManchegoChicken liverBisonOctopusBuckwheatTofu skin (yuba)SpirulinaDoenjangBone brothLambScallopsCowpeas (black-eyed peas)BaconFeta cheeseCashewsOystersSnapperPastaQuarkCottage cheeseCassava leafCasein proteinMeal replacement shakeGoat cheeseProtein powderEgusi seedsTofuSkyrRicottaTrail mixShrimpVenisonPumpkin seedsNutritional yeastGruyèreMilkFava beansMoringa (drumstick)Century eggBeef kidneyWheat flourBrazil nutsHemp seedsTurkeyChia seedsBCAA (supplement)Mung beansHamSardinesBambara groundnutGreen peasGround beefPaneerBeefSpeltRabbitBulgurSorghumCrabQuinoaYardlong beansEggsKatsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)Red lentils (masoor)MozzarellaTilapiaHummusPlant protein powderKidney beansRoyal jellyChicken breastKefirMixed nutsJob's tears (coix)Black beansMass gainerCodChicken thighBamboo shootsBeef liverSoybean sprouts (kongnamul)ColostrumSoybeansMusselsPinto beansProvoloneWhole-wheat breadTempehKoya-dofu (freeze-dried tofu)PistachiosKinako (roasted soy flour)FarroShrimp pasteLassiFonioLobsterClamsDuck eggEdamameEAA (supplement)WalnutsSugar snap peasTeffSalad chickenHalloumiFlaxseedYogurtBrieSoba (buckwheat noodles)Quail eggMisoGoat meatEgg white proteinEelCashew butterCaviar (fish roe)CheesePecorinoTahiniTroutCatfishHerringLabnehWhey protein (supplement)Amaranth (grain)Fortified yogurt (with vitamin D)Peanut butterHazelnutsButtermilkFreekehAyranPollockRice proteinSquidFermented tofu (furu)Swiss cheeseLentilsQuailAlmondsEuglenaHemp proteinChlorella (supplement)SalmonCannellini beansHalibutAdzuki beansLotus seed

Feelments is for personal tracking and general wellness education. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.