Highest protein with the lowest calories...

Truffles · 01-28-2012, 12:13 PM

I have looked into this and from what I have seen it looks like Shrimp gives you the biggest bang for your buck! 100g is 100calories- makes counting easy too!

Any other low calorie protein choices?

TallToriV · 01-28-2012, 12:21 PM

Beef jerky gives you 11 g of protein for just 70-80 calories.

artemis19 · 01-28-2012, 12:38 PM

I think most fish, or at least white fish is fairly low in calories. I often buy tilapia that comes in individually packed pieces so that I can cook as much or as little as I want depending on how many calories I want to eat.

SoHappy · 01-28-2012, 12:42 PM

Yes, shrimp is good. I do tilapia fillets and boneless/skinless chicken breast. White turkey meat is also a good one, and cheap protein.

itsmeshelly01 · 01-28-2012, 12:44 PM

Tuna pouches are great too. One tuna pouch is 14 grams of protein and 70 calories.

Mommie22boys · 01-28-2012, 12:48 PM

Boca veggie burgers are 15g protein for 80 calories. =)

MintQ8 · 01-28-2012, 01:02 PM

Check your prawns - some of the ones we eat are only 66/7 cals for 100gms!!! Not sure how this works - but there you go!

dazygyrl · 01-28-2012, 01:11 PM

I eat canned chicken when I want high protein. 12g/serving 70 cals.

Or

Dannon plain, fat free Greek yogurt 80 cals/ 15 g protein

mattsmama · 01-29-2012, 11:55 AM

Aldi's bay scallops (Sea Queen)-
4 oz (112 grams) = 60 calories, 14 grams protein

Quick to thaw and pan-fry, too!

Pami · 01-29-2012, 12:53 PM

100 cals' worth of egg whites has 20g protein

Kissa · 01-29-2012, 01:16 PM

But it tastes better with the yolks, lol.

Truffles · 01-29-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kissa

But it tastes better with the yolks, lol.

Agreed!!!

Kissa · 01-29-2012, 02:10 PM

Grace · 01-29-2012, 02:14 PM

Egg white omelets with a cube of Laughing Cow cheese has plenty of flavor, lots of protein and very few calories.

piratejenny · 01-29-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mommie22boys

Boca veggie burgers are 15g protein for 80 calories. =)

I was looking at TVP earlier today (after reading the thread about rinsing beef), and in general it is pretty low cal (if you are not opposed to soy). Bob's Red Mill says 12g protein for 80 calories, and it is pretty bulky once reconstituted.

Seitan is a nice, chewy meat substitute (if you aren't opposed to wheat gluten). I buy it at an Asian store, for my vegetarian son, but it's not too hard to make at home. One label I just looked up says 18g protein in a 3oz serving, for 90 calories.

Another way I bump up my protein intake is with liver pills.
Four pills=6.4g protein (28 calories)...same protein as an egg (70 calories)
and similar to 2 egg whites or 1/4c egg beaters (34 calories).
While they don't save a lot of calories over egg whites, sometimes it's easier to take them instead of eating more, and they offer different nutrients & amino acids...I like them!

oneoftwo · 01-29-2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattsmama

Aldi's bay scallops (Sea Queen)-
4 oz (112 grams) = 60 calories, 14 grams protein

Quick to thaw and pan-fry, too!

Are they good? I have seen them and always wanted to try them

mattsmama · 01-29-2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oneoftwo

Are they good? I have seen them and always wanted to try them

They are pretty good. They are small, so you get a good number of them for 4 oz.
I use them in the cabbage and Laughing Cow combo.

circusgirl · 05-04-2012, 04:22 PM

the canadian bacon at trader joes is my friend. 3 slices is 60 calories. I dice 6 slices with pickles and a hard cooked egg and throw it over chopped romaine for an easy DD meal. the 6 slices of canadian bacon alone is 20 grams of (tasty) protein.

lylydvd · 05-05-2012, 08:48 AM

100 gram Tilapia fish have 26 gram protein and only 128 calories !!

CharlotteChick · 05-05-2012, 04:23 PM

If you have a Sam's Club near you, they sell the most AMAZING fresh boneless, skiness chicken breasts! And to think I ate frozen chicken breasts for so many years...

. Add garlic and other spices (like fresh rosemary) and you're in heaven!

High protein with low yummy calories.

It's not protein, but coconut oil is a MUST for my DDs. Prevents hunger and keeps me going.

circusgirl · 05-05-2012, 04:43 PM

the strips in the bag? They are SO GOOD! Perfect for so many things and the texture is GREAT.

zipp2play · 05-05-2012, 07:29 PM

Pure protein shames have 120c and 23 grams of protein. They are my go to breakfast on DD's!

soon · 05-05-2012, 09:47 PM

what is a shame?

stargazer · 05-06-2012, 02:31 AM

White fish also has one of the highest satiety ratings. So it will keep you full for longer.

Mimosa23 · 05-07-2012, 04:33 AM

My favourite protein sources that are low cal are:

- eggs
- turkey breast
- tuna
- salmon
- chicken breast
- quark

I mix it up, but currently 2 eggs and smoked turkey breast are my favourite high protein DD food!

zipp2play · 05-07-2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by zipp2play

Pure protein shames have 120c and 23 grams of protein. They are my go to breakfast on DD's!

DAMN you auto correct. Couple that with my lack of ability to type on my phone....

PROTEIN SHAKES!

Carly · 07-06-2012, 06:30 PM

FF plain greek yogurt, egg beaters and talapia are my go-to choices, but I don't really crave the protein on DDs anymore. I usually make 2 tbsp of PB2 before bed and often fast till about 9pm. I don't seem to get hungry until I actually start eating!

01-28-2012, 12:13 PM	#1
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01-29-2012, 11:55 AM	#9
mattsmama Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunny SoFla Posts: 608 Gallery: mattsmama Stats: 188/129.2/135 5'8" 42 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: JUDDD-11/11 to present (LC-5/11-11/11)	Aldi's bay scallops (Sea Queen)- 4 oz (112 grams) = 60 calories, 14 grams protein Quick to thaw and pan-fry, too! Last edited by mattsmama; 01-29-2012 at 11:56 AM..

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CharlotteChick Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 96 Gallery: CharlotteChick Stats: 164/147/140 WOE: Post-hcg/high fat/low carbs Start Date: JUDD: March 27, 2012 :-)	If you have a Sam's Club near you, they sell the most AMAZING fresh boneless, skiness chicken breasts! And to think I ate frozen chicken breasts for so many years.... Add garlic and other spices (like fresh rosemary) and you're in heaven! High protein with low yummy calories. It's not protein, but coconut oil is a MUST for my DDs. Prevents hunger and keeps me going.

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01-28-2012, 12:21 PM	#2
TallToriV Guest Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 89 Gallery: TallToriV Stats: 192/179/145 ~ 5'10" WOE: JUDD with low-mod carbs Start Date: 1/17/12	Beef jerky gives you 11 g of protein for just 70-80 calories.

01-28-2012, 12:38 PM	#3
artemis19 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 371 Gallery: artemis19 Stats: lost 125 lbs (size 22W to 4)/8/6 WOE: LC my way/intermittent fasting/Fast-5 Start Date: off and on since 2004	I think most fish, or at least white fish is fairly low in calories. I often buy tilapia that comes in individually packed pieces so that I can cook as much or as little as I want depending on how many calories I want to eat.

01-28-2012, 12:42 PM	#4
SoHappy Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 17,934 Gallery: SoHappy Stats: obese/slimmer WOE: JUDDD!!!	Yes, shrimp is good. I do tilapia fillets and boneless/skinless chicken breast. White turkey meat is also a good one, and cheap protein.

01-28-2012, 12:44 PM	#5
itsmeshelly01 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,418 Gallery: itsmeshelly01 Stats: 260/140/144 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: eating lowcarb since 2005	Tuna pouches are great too. One tuna pouch is 14 grams of protein and 70 calories.

01-28-2012, 12:48 PM	#6
Mommie22boys Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 2,496 Gallery: Mommie22boys Stats: 205/188.4/135 5'5.5" WOE: NK/JUDDD Start Date: Originally 6/7/07, Now 4/1/13	Boca veggie burgers are 15g protein for 80 calories. =)

01-28-2012, 01:02 PM	#7
MintQ8 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gold Coast, the Land Down Under Posts: 4,169 Gallery: MintQ8 Stats: 264.6/220.2/140 WOE: Paul McKenna's Hypnotic Gastric Bypass Start Date: 23 February 2013	Check your prawns - some of the ones we eat are only 66/7 cals for 100gms!!! Not sure how this works - but there you go!

01-28-2012, 01:11 PM	#8
dazygyrl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,531 Gallery: dazygyrl	I eat canned chicken when I want high protein. 12g/serving 70 cals. Or Dannon plain, fat free Greek yogurt 80 cals/ 15 g protein

01-29-2012, 12:53 PM	#10
Pami Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 27,006 Gallery: Pami WOE: JUDDD	100 cals' worth of egg whites has 20g protein

01-29-2012, 01:16 PM	#11
Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10	But it tastes better with the yolks, lol.

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Kissa Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 16,464 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/124/126 5'3" Age 65 WOE: JUDDD/5:2 Start Date: 2001 Atkins -50 2011 JUDDD - 10

01-29-2012, 02:14 PM	#14
Grace Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southeast Oklahoma Posts: 396 Gallery: Grace	Egg white omelets with a cube of Laughing Cow cheese has plenty of flavor, lots of protein and very few calories.

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circusgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The frozen north Posts: 317 Gallery: circusgirl Stats: 219/185/140 WOE: primal/paleo-currently HCG Start Date: August 1999 primal, HCG in 2010	the canadian bacon at trader joes is my friend. 3 slices is 60 calories. I dice 6 slices with pickles and a hard cooked egg and throw it over chopped romaine for an easy DD meal. the 6 slices of canadian bacon alone is 20 grams of (tasty) protein.

05-05-2012, 08:48 AM	#19
lylydvd Junior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 46 Gallery: lylydvd	100 gram Tilapia fish have 26 gram protein and only 128 calories !!

05-05-2012, 04:43 PM	#21
circusgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The frozen north Posts: 317 Gallery: circusgirl Stats: 219/185/140 WOE: primal/paleo-currently HCG Start Date: August 1999 primal, HCG in 2010	the strips in the bag? They are SO GOOD! Perfect for so many things and the texture is GREAT.

05-05-2012, 07:29 PM	#22
zipp2play Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 6,696 Gallery: zipp2play Stats: 206/171.2/164 5'8" WOE: -15 from JUDDD	Pure protein shames have 120c and 23 grams of protein. They are my go to breakfast on DD's!

05-05-2012, 09:47 PM	#23
soon Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 2,251 Gallery: soon Stats: restart 07 WOE: whatever works	what is a shame?

05-06-2012, 02:31 AM	#24
stargazer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oxford (UK) Posts: 289 Gallery: stargazer Stats: 190/166/147 5' 10" WOE: Juddd/ Dukan Start Date: March 2012	White fish also has one of the highest satiety ratings. So it will keep you full for longer.

05-07-2012, 04:33 AM	#25
Mimosa23 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 5,926 Gallery: Mimosa23 Stats: 220/206/150 WOE: Nourishing Traditions without grains/IF	My favourite protein sources that are low cal are: - eggs - turkey breast - tuna - salmon - chicken breast - quark I mix it up, but currently 2 eggs and smoked turkey breast are my favourite high protein DD food!

07-06-2012, 06:30 PM	#27
Carly Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 4,183 Gallery: Carly Stats: 199/123.2/126.8 5'2" 36yrs Size 20/4P WOE: 5:2 to maintain Start Date: 2/21/12- Low carb (199lbs) 3/28/12 JUDDD (189lbs)	FF plain greek yogurt, egg beaters and talapia are my go-to choices, but I don't really crave the protein on DDs anymore. I usually make 2 tbsp of PB2 before bed and often fast till about 9pm. I don't seem to get hungry until I actually start eating!