7 Foods with More Protein Than an Egg, Weight Loss Expert Reveals
Are you relying on eggs to get your protein fix? While they offer a lot of nutritional value, one egg only has about six grams of protein – which isn't very much compared to some other foods. Kaitlin McPherson is a fitness coach and mom-fluencer who helps "busy working moms get their confidence back after having kids and building their careers," she writes in her Instagram bio. In a new social media post, she reveals other foods that will help you achieve your protein goals more efficiently than an egg.
Pair Eggs and Egg Whites Together for Extra Protein
"I'm not saying eggs are bad, and you shouldn't have them. However, it's only 6 grams of protein. I always try to pair eggs and egg whites together to boost the protein or with another protein source," she writes in her post.
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Protein Is Essential for a Variety of Reasons
"Eating protein is VITAL for successful fat loss as it helps you feel fuller for longer, helps with muscle recovery, and so much more. Not just fat loss but for maintenance too, so you'll want to add these to your diet," she writes. "Here are the seven protein foods."
Rotisserie Chicken
The first protein she recommends is rotisserie chicken. "I find cooking the whole chicken Sunday – shredding it and then having it in the fridge for meals for the week as well as pre-making little salad pots so I can just sprinkle chicken on top of the salad or add the chicken into a wrap or bagel. – simple and easy!!" she writes.
Turkey Breast
Another great option you can get at the deli for a quick protein fix. "Turkey breast or turkey mince," she says. She explains that it is "such a good source of protein, and it is lower in calories but high in volume!"
Prawns
Are you a fan of shellfish? Prawns are packed with protein and low in calories. "Prawns 100g of prawns = 99 calories = 24g protein!" she says. "So good you can add prawns to a stir fry, pasta dish, or with rice, and you can even buy pre-cooked ones to have as a snack."
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Protein Powder
A simple source of protein that can be added to a lot of food? Protein powder. "Now, I'm not saying this should be your main source of protein because getting it from whole foods is better. However, in moderation, it's simple to add to yogurt, oats, or overnight oats!" she writes.
Salmon
Protein number five is salmon, "smoked salmon or a salmon fillet," she writes. "1 piece can have up to 22g protein in something great to pair with your egg!"
Greek Yogurt
Her next high-protein food is Greek yogurt. "If you have a sweet tooth like me, 200g can have up to 20-25g of protein for minimal calories!" she writes.
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Edamame
And, if you like Japanese food, you are going to love the last item on her list: Edamame. "This has more than an egg in 11g of protein per 100g! Winning!" she writes. And if you enjoyed this article, take advantage of these 15 Quick Ways to Lose Body Fat Percentage in a Week.
