Even if they do not contain complete protein (except for soy and quinoa) plants bring a lot of proteins to the table. Here are some examples:
Most Popular Plant Based Protein Sources (in grams)
Black beans, boiled (1 cup)
15.2
Broccoli (1 cup)
4.6
Bulgur, cooked (1 cup)
5.6
Chickpeas, boiled (1 cup)
14.5
Lentils, boiled (1 cup)
17.9
Peanut butter (2 tbsp)
8.0
Quinoa, cooked (1 cup)
11.0
Spinach, boiled (1 cup)
5.4
Tofu, firm (1/2 cup)
19.9
Brown Rice (1 cup)
5
Tempeh (1/2 cup)
15.7
