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Table 2 High-protein foods relative to their carbohydrate and fat content

From: A high-protein diet for reducing body fat: mechanisms and possible caveats

Food

g Protein per 100 g

g Fat per 100 g

g CHO per 100 g

Wheat gluten

75

1.8

14

Textured vegetable protein

48

0

28

Cottage cheese

11

4.3

3.4

Greek yoghurt

10

0.4

3.6

Egg

13

11

1.1

Lentils

9

0.4

20

Edamame

11

5

10

Split peas

25

1.2

60