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High protein foods for balanced eating: nutrition table

Written by NutriDecide Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-06-15

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 balanced eating: nutrition table

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

Gelatin, dried

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Average protein

65,8 g

per 100g

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Average carbs

9,1 g

per 100g

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Average fat

7,8 g

per 100g

Quick assessment

Our analysis

This list features 100 high-protein foods from DATA.top_foods and other sources, with Collagen peptides powder, Whey protein isolate powder, Soy protein isolate powder, Calcium caseinate powder, and Hydrolyzed whey protein powder leading the ranking. These foods are selected for their impressive protein content per 100 grams, making them ideal for balanced eating with a focus on health and nutrition.

For example, Collagen peptides powder ranks highest with 90 grams of protein per 100g, and foods like Whey isolate and Soy isolate are also at the top, each with around 88-90 grams of protein. This list helps you compare macro details to guide your daily choices based on your goals.

👍 Positive points

  • ✅ List with 100 foods; Gelatin, dried ranks among the top picks.
  • ✅ Leader in Protein: Peptídeos de colágeno em pó (90 g per 100 g).
  • ✅ Average protein in this list: 65.8 g per 100 g.

⚠️ Points to watch

  • ⚠️ Large list — compare portions and context, not just table rank.
  • ⚠️ Calorie range spans 175 kcal to 587 kcal per 100 g — the same pick can weigh very differently on your daily target.
  • ⚠️ Whey protein isolate powder packs more calories (370 kcal per 100 g) — watch portions.

Full analysis

Page summary

This list features 100 high-Protein foods from DATA.top_foods and other sources, with Collagen peptides powder, Whey Protein isolate powder, Soy Protein isolate powder, Calcium caseinate powder, and Hydrolyzed whey Protein powder leading the ranking. These foods are selected for their impressive Protein content per 100 grams, making them ideal for balanced eating with a focus on general general health and nutrition.

For example, Collagen peptides powder ranks highest with 90 grams of Protein per 100g, and foods like Whey isolate and Soy isolate are also at the top, each with around 88-90 grams of Protein. This list helps you compare macro details to guide your daily choices based on your goals.

How to read this page

This table is organized primarily by Protein content per 100g. All values are standardized to make food comparison straightforward. Use the filters to focus on foods with higher Protein, moderate Calories, and minimal Carbs or fats depending on your general general health goals.

Remember, values are per 100g unless indicated otherwise. So, adjust your portion sizes accordingly for real-life applications. The list filters out foods with null or incomplete data to ensure accuracy.

Choosing the right food depends on your goal—whether increasing muscle mass, losing weight, or maintaining overall general general health. Use the data to select foods that align with your macro needs, keeping in mind that the top foods like Collagen peptides and Whey isolate are excellent for muscle repair and growth, while foods like gelatin provide a more versatile, low-carb option with added benefits like joint support.

Practical tip

Compare Protein, Calories, Carbs, and serving size before making your choice. For muscle building, prioritize foods with the highest Protein density, like Collagen peptides and Whey Protein isolate. For weight loss, focus on foods with high Protein and low Carbs, such as gelatin or certain fish options. Read labels or nutrition tables carefully to match your daily macros with your general general health objectives.

Common mistakes when using this list

Many people overlook the serving size differences—don't assume that higher per 100g values translate directly to your typical portion. Also, avoid relying solely on Protein content; consider fats, Carbs, and Calories to balance your diet effectively. Lastly, don’t forget that nutrient quality scores and food types matter; some foods may be highly processed or contain additives not reflected here, so always consider whole and minimally processed options when possible.

Practical next step for the reader

Start by identifying your primary goal—muscle gain, weight loss, or general nutrition general general health. Then, select a few foods from the top of the list like Collagen peptides powder, Whey isolate, or Soy isolate to incorporate into your meals or supplements. Use the nutrition table to compare macro profiles and adjust serving sizes based on your daily macro targets. Remember, this list provides a useful foundation, but personalized nutrition should consider your overall diet, activity level, and general general health conditions.

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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Peptídeos de colágeno em pó

360,090,00,00,00,0 10/10
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Collagen peptides powder

360,090,00,00,00,0 10/10
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Péptidos de colágeno en polvo

360,090,00,00,00,0 10/10
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Whey protein isolate powder

370,090,02,01,00,0 10/10
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Whey protein isolado em pó

370,090,02,01,00,0 10/10
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Proteína de suero aislada en polvo

370,090,02,01,00,0 10/10
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Proteína isolada de soja em pó

335,088,03,01,00,0 10/10
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Proteína aislada de soja en polvo

335,088,03,01,00,0 10/10
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Soy protein isolate powder

335,088,03,01,00,0 10/10
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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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Proteína de suero hidrolizada en polvo

365,088,03,01,50,0 10/10
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Hydrolyzed whey protein powder

365,088,03,01,50,0 10/10
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Whey protein hidrolisado em pó

365,088,03,01,50,0 10/10
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Beef protein isolate powder

370,088,02,01,00,0 10/10
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Proteína isolada de carne bovina em pó

370,088,02,01,00,0 10/10
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Proteína aislada de carne bovina en polvo

370,088,02,01,00,0 10/10
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Protein supplement

387,087,80,04,00,0 10/10
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Gelatin, dried

348,086,90,011,30,0 10/10
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Jello, unflavored, dry mix (imported date)

343,085,60,00,10,0 10/10
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Gelatin

338,084,40,00,00,0 10/10
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Albúmina de huevo en polvo

360,082,05,00,50,0 10/10
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Egg albumin powder

360,082,05,00,50,0 10/10
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Caseína micelar en polvo

360,082,06,02,00,0 10/10
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Albumina de ovo em pó

360,082,05,00,50,0 10/10
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Micellar casein powder

360,082,06,02,00,0 10/10
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Caseína micelar em pó

360,082,06,02,00,0 10/10
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Egg white, powder

356,081,17,85,80,0 10/10
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Soy protein

402,080,51,85,05,6 10/10
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Pea protein isolate powder

380,080,08,06,02,0 10/10
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Proteína isolada de ervilha em pó

380,080,08,06,02,0 10/10
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Proteína aislada de guisante en polvo

380,080,08,06,02,0 10/10
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Essential amino acids powder

400,080,05,00,00,0 10/10
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Aminoácidos essenciais em pó

400,080,05,00,00,0 10/10
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Aminoácidos esenciales en polvo

400,080,05,00,00,0 10/10
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Proteína de suero concentrada en polvo

400,080,08,06,00,0 10/10
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Whey protein concentrate powder

400,080,08,06,00,0 10/10
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Whey protein concentrado em pó

400,080,08,06,00,0 10/10
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L-glutamina en polvo

400,080,05,00,00,0 10/10
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BCAA em pó

400,080,05,00,00,0 10/10
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BCAA powder

400,080,05,00,00,0 10/10
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L-glutamine powder

400,080,05,00,00,0 10/10
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L-glutamina em pó

400,080,05,00,00,0 10/10
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BCAA en polvo

400,080,05,00,00,0 10/10
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Supplement, protein powder whey based

339,078,13,21,63,1 10/10
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Egg, chicken, white, dehydrated, pasteurized, Brazil

346,078,07,70,30,0 10/10
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Proteína de arroz em pó

370,078,08,03,52,0 10/10
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Proteína de arroz en polvo

370,078,08,03,52,0 10/10
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Rice protein powder

370,078,08,03,52,0 10/10

Vitamins and minerals

Showing top foods: 12 / 100
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Food

Peptídeos de colágeno em pó

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 250,0
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

Collagen peptides powder

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 250,0
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

Péptidos de colágeno en polvo

Minerals

Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium 250,0
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

Whey protein isolate powder

Minerals

Calcium 500,0
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium 500,0
Sodium 350,0
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

Whey protein isolado em pó

Minerals

Calcium 500,0
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium 500,0
Sodium 350,0
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

Proteína de suero aislada en polvo

Minerals

Calcium 500,0
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium 500,0
Sodium 350,0
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

Proteína isolada de soja em pó

Minerals

Calcium 180,0
Iron 14,0
Magnesium 70,0
Phosphorus 700,0
Potassium 1500,0
Sodium 1000,0
Zinc 4,0

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

Proteína aislada de soja en polvo

Minerals

Calcium 180,0
Iron 14,0
Magnesium 70,0
Phosphorus 700,0
Potassium 1500,0
Sodium 1000,0
Zinc 4,0

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

Soy protein isolate powder

Minerals

Calcium 180,0
Iron 14,0
Magnesium 70,0
Phosphorus 700,0
Potassium 1500,0
Sodium 1000,0
Zinc 4,0

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 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

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 balanced eating: nutrition table list for?

It groups 100 filtered foods; Gelatin, dried is a standout for the general health angle.

Where to start in the table?

Start with Collagen peptides powder, Whey protein isolate powder, Soy protein isolate 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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