Protain Content Table
The following table gives the daily average protein needs.
Sorted by age
Age |
Protein(Grams per day) |
10-7 |
34 |
14-11 |
45 |
18-15 |
56 |
19 And over |
56-44 |
The following table lists the amount of protein in foods
Food |
Amount |
Protein (Grams per day) |
Egg |
1 Large |
6 |
Milk |
1 Cup |
8 |
Yogurt , fruit-flavored |
1 Cup |
9 |
Low-fat plain yogurt |
1 Cup |
12 |
Meat - all types |
100 G |
30 |
Fish - all kinds |
100 G |
30 |
Ice cream |
1 Cup |
8 |
Cheese |
100 G |
30 |
Peanut butter |
1 Spoon |
8 |
Peanuts |
100 G |
30 |
Sunflower seeds (black ) |
100 G |
30 |
Slice of bread - all kinds |
1 Standard slice |
2 |
Morning Grains (oats ) |
Third of a cup |
4 |
Corn flakes |
1 Cup |
3-1 |
White rice |
1 Cup |
2 |
Brown rice |
1 Cup |
6 |
Green beans - canned |
1 Cup |
2 |
Corn - canned |
1 Cup |
6 |
Mushrooms - Canned Food |
10 Units |
3 |
Frozen peas |
Half cup |
5 |
Fresh Carrot |
1 Large |
1 |
Fresh lettuce |
100 G |
1 |
Fruits: apple, banana |
1 Unit |
1 |
