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High protein foods for a heart friendly diet: practical guide

Written by NutriDecide Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-07-05

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Use the tables to compare real options for your goal — values are per 100 g unless stated otherwise on the label.

Type: Food pages Focus: Nutrition Goal: Health & performance
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Nutrition selection

High protein foods for a heart friendly diet: practical guide

A curated food list to compare nutrients, calories and dietary context without focusing on just one item.

Protein Fiber Vitamins Minerals Energy Balance

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Page summary

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Total foods

100

items analyzed

Best choice

Caseinato de calcio en polvo

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Average protein

35,5 g

per 100g

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Average carbs

2,9 g

per 100g

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Average fat

10,3 g

per 100g

Quick assessment

Our analysis

This list has 100 options focused on Protein; Caseinato de calcio en polvo leads the ranking with 88 g per 100 g (general health lens).

Caseinato de calcio en polvo leads on protein (88 g per 100 g); the list average is 35.5 g. Other high-protein options: Caseinato de calcio en polvo, Caseinato de cálcio em pó, Calcium caseinate powder.

👍 Positive points

  • ✅ List with 100 foods; Caseinato de calcio en polvo ranks among the top picks.
  • ✅ Leader in Protein: Caseinato de calcio en polvo (88 g per 100 g).
  • ✅ Average protein in this list: 35.5 g per 100 g.

⚠️ Points to watch

  • ⚠️ Large list — compare portions and context, not just table rank.
  • ⚠️ Calorie range spans 135 kcal to 961.06 kcal per 100 g — the same pick can weigh very differently on your daily target.
  • ⚠️ Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted packs more calories (740 kcal per 100 g) — watch portions.

Full analysis

Quick assessment

This list has 100 options focused on Protein; Caseinato de calcio en polvo leads the ranking with 88 g per 100 g (general health lens).

Caseinato de calcio en polvo leads on protein (88 g per 100 g); the list average is 35.5 g. Other high-protein options: Caseinato de calcio en polvo, Caseinato de cálcio em pó, Calcium caseinate powder.

Ranking snapshot

Among 100 foods ranked by Protein, Caseinato de calcio en polvo leads with 88 g per 100 g. The list spans 29.8 g to 88 g, averaging 35.5 g.

Top picks to compare first

  • Caseinato de calcio en polvo: Protein 88, Calories 360, Carbs 2
  • Caseinato de cálcio em pó: Protein 88, Calories 360, Carbs 2
  • Calcium caseinate powder: Protein 88, Calories 360, Carbs 2

How to read this page

Editorial angle: general health.

Use Protein as the main axis, but cross-check calories, protein and your real portion. All 100 items were filtered for this lens — table rank is not an automatic recommendation.

Calorie spread

Items here range from 135 kcal to 961.06 kcal per 100 g. A top fiber pick can still be calorie-dense — pair it with vegetables and water when building the meal.

Practical tip

Combine two sources from the list (e.g. dairy + legume) to improve amino acid coverage instead of relying only on rank #1.

How to interpret this page

🔥 Calories: Calories show energy per 100 g and help you compare portion impact across foods. Use them with protein and carbs to see whether an option fits maintenance, deficit, or surplus goals. A low score does not mean a food is ‘bad’ — it reflects nutrient density for general health, not your specific plan.

💪 Protein: Protein per 100 g shows how concentrated a food is as a protein source. Higher values support muscle recovery, satiety, and meal balance when that is your priority. Compare foods on this page rather than judging a single macro in isolation.

🌾 Carbs: Carbs matter most in context: training days, ketogenic diets, and endurance goals change what ‘good’ looks like. Powders such as maltodextrin score lower on our general-health scale because they are energy-dense with little protein, fiber, or micronutrients — not because they are never useful.

🥑 Fat: Fat carries more than twice the calories per gram than protein or carbs, so small portion changes matter. Moderate fat levels can support hormones and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. Use this column with calories when balancing satiety and energy density.

Tip: combine the table with your goal — weight loss, muscle gain, low carb, endurance, or general health. The score helps compare options on this page; it does not replace medical or sports-nutrition advice.

Nutrition facts (per 100g)

The data shown is filtered to match this page’s topic.

The NutriDecide score (1–10) ranks foods on this page by protein, nutrient density, fiber, and a general-health lens — not by taste or whether they fit a specific diet. Low scores (e.g. maltodextrin) usually mean fewer nutrients per calorie; high scores (e.g. soy protein isolate) mean stronger protein and micronutrient density. It is a comparison tool: a low score does not forbid a food when it matches your goal.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberScore
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Caseinato de calcio en polvo

360,088,02,01,50,0 10/10
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Caseinato de cálcio em pó

360,088,02,01,50,0 10/10
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Calcium caseinate powder

360,088,02,01,50,0 10/10
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Gelatin

338,084,40,00,00,0 10/10
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HMB em pó

320,060,010,00,00,0 8/10
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HMB en polvo

320,060,010,00,00,0 8/10
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HMB powder

320,060,010,00,00,0 8/10
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Fish, saltwater, sardine, fillet, microwave/10min, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

231,044,20,06,00,0 7/10
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Meat, chicken, heart, roasted, grill, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

361,039,01,422,20,0 6/10
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Soy flour

410,037,313,023,217,3 7/10
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Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted

175,037,00,03,00,0 7/10
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Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted

740,037,00,03,00,0 5/10
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Soybean, flour

453,036,823,523,510,7 6/10
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Fish, freshwater, brazilian fish ´Pintado´, roasted, without oil and salt, Brazil

184,036,50,64,00,0 7/10
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Meat, pork, cooked, without oil, unsalted

189,036,20,04,90,0 7/10
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Lupin

394,036,240,49,7 5/10
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Meet, beef, sirloin, without fat, grilled/roasted, without oil, without salt, Brazil

187,035,90,94,50,0 7/10
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Meat, beef, striploin, without fat, grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

187,035,90,04,80,0 7/10
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Meat, beef, knuckle, without fat, grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

211,035,90,07,50,0 6/10
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Soybean, dry, raw

374,035,915,818,615,7 7/10
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Soybean, dry, raw

374,035,915,818,615,7 7/10
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Soybean, dry, raw

386,035,915,819,915,7 7/10
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Meat, pork, loin, roasted, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

200,035,70,06,40,0 6/10
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Fish, saltwater, tuna, fresh, roasted/grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

149,034,70,01,20,0 7/10
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Soybean, flour

418,034,523,520,617,3 7/10
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Meat, goat, roasted, without oil, unsalted (average of different cuts and breeds), Brazil

198,034,40,06,70,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, striploin, without fat, grilled, with oil and onion, unsalted

190,034,21,25,40,1 6/10
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Meat, beef, knuckle, without fat, grilled, with oil, onion and garlic, unsalted

213,034,20,78,10,1 6/10
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Meat, turtle, jabuti, without oil, unsalted (imported data)

158,033,90,02,50,0 7/10
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Meat, beef, hindquarter (rump centre/top/bottom sirloin, striploin, top side/round (lower), tenderloin, eye of round, knuckle), without oil, without oil, Brazil (average of different preparations)

211,033,60,18,40,0 6/10
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Meat, chicken, breast, with skin, roasted, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

198,033,40,07,10,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, ribeye cap steak, without fat, grilled, with oil and onion, unsalted

231,033,40,410,60,1 6/10
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Fish, saltwater, sardine, fried in oil, unsalted, Brazil

251,033,40,013,00,0 6/10
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Meat, pork, top loin, fried (with soy oil), unsalted, Brazil

298,033,40,118,30,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, striploin, without fat, fried (with soy oil), unsalted, Brazil

241,033,00,012,10,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, knuckle, without fat, fried (with soy oil), unsalted, Brazil

264,033,00,014,70,0 6/10
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Meat, pork, loin, fried (with soy oil), unsalted, Brazil

257,032,90,013,90,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, tenderloin, without fat, grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

211,032,80,08,80,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, eye of round, cooked, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

213,032,70,09,10,0 6/10
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Chicken, whole, with skin, roasted

739,232,60,05,00,0 5/10
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Meat, beef, knuckle, without fat, grilled, with butter, unsalted

268,032,40,315,20,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, striploin, without fat, grilled, with butter, unsalted

246,032,30,712,60,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, top side, round (lower), without fat, cooked, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

209,032,20,08,90,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, hindquarter, without fat , grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

222,032,10,010,40,0 6/10
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Meat, pork, shank, roasted, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

254,032,10,013,90,0 6/10
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Meat, beef, striploin, grilled, unsalted, Brazil

266,032,10,015,30,0 6/10
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Meat, pork, prepared, without salt, Brazil (average of different preparations)

286,032,10,017,50,0 5/10
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Meat, chicken, breast, without skin, grilled, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

150,032,00,02,50,0 6/10
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Fish, saltwater, mullet, fillet, prepared on microwave, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

185,032,01,35,70,0 6/10
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Fish, saltwater, tuna, fresh, cooked, drained, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

137,031,90,01,10,0 7/10

Vitamins and minerals

Showing top foods: 12 / 100
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Food

Caseinato de calcio en polvo

Minerals

Calcium 1600,0
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus 700,0
Potassium
Sodium 120,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Caseinato de cálcio em pó

Minerals

Calcium 1600,0
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus 700,0
Potassium
Sodium 120,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Calcium caseinate powder

Minerals

Calcium 1600,0
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus 700,0
Potassium
Sodium 120,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Gelatin

Minerals

Calcium 11,0
Iron 0,0
Magnesium 11,0
Phosphorus 0,0
Potassium 22,0
Sodium 32,0
Zinc 0,2

Vitamins

Vitamin A 0,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

HMB em pó

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 120,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

HMB en polvo

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 120,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

HMB powder

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 120,0
Zinc

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Fish, saltwater, sardine, fillet, microwave/10min, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 403,0
Iron 0,9
Magnesium 32,5
Phosphorus 526,0
Potassium 385,0
Sodium 50,3
Zinc 1,4

Vitamins

Vitamin A
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 2,5
Vitamin E 1,1
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3 5,9
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12 5,0
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Food

Meat, chicken, heart, roasted, grill, without oil, unsalted, Brazil

Minerals

Calcium 35,1
Iron 16,7
Magnesium 36,9
Phosphorus 367,0
Potassium 243,0
Sodium 88,7
Zinc 13,5

Vitamins

Vitamin A 12,2
Vitamin C 3,3
Vitamin D
Vitamin E 0,0
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1 0,1
Vitamin B2 1,4
Vitamin B3 5,2
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6 0,6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Soy flour

Minerals

Calcium 205,0
Iron 9,0
Magnesium 256,0
Phosphorus 575,0
Potassium 1740,0
Sodium 5,0
Zinc 3,9

Vitamins

Vitamin A 8,3
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,0
Vitamin E 2,2
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted

Minerals

Calcium 15,0
Iron 20,0
Magnesium 35,0
Phosphorus 400,0
Potassium 400,0
Sodium 100,0
Zinc 0,7

Vitamins

Vitamin A 7,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,2
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
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Food

Pigeon, part n/e, without skin, roasted

Minerals

Calcium 15,0
Iron 20,0
Magnesium 35,0
Phosphorus 400,0
Potassium 400,0
Sodium 100,0
Zinc 0,7

Vitamins

Vitamin A 7,0
Vitamin C 0,0
Vitamin D 0,2
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12

Analysis

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Protein

High

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Carbs

Low

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Fat

Low

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Calories

High

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Summary

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Frequently asked questions

What is the High protein foods for a heart friendly diet: practical guide list for?

It groups 100 filtered foods; Calcium caseinate powder is a standout for the general health angle.

Where to start in the table?

Start with Calcium caseinate powder, Gelatin, HMB powder and compare protein, fiber and calories per 100 g.

How to read the list numbers?

All values are per 100 g. Mentally adjust for the portion you actually eat.

Are values per serving or per 100 g?

On this page, unless noted otherwise, main macros are per 100 g.

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