Plants that are full of protein

Alongside fats and carbohydrates, proteins are among the most important nutrients for our body. They provide us with energy and help us to build and maintain muscle. A healthy adult should therefore consume 0.8 grams of protein per kilogramme of body weight. This means that if you weigh 70 kilograms, you should eat 56 grams of protein a day. Animal protein sources such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products are particularly well-known. However, there are also plant-based options, as the following six examples show:

Soya

The soya bean is one of the top plant-based sources of protein. It contains almost 40 grams of protein per 100 grams. When it is processed as tofu, it still provides around 17 grams of protein.

Lentils

Lentils are also one of the best sources of protein. In dried form, their protein content stands at between 23 and 27 grams per 100 grams, depending on the variety. As they absorb a lot of water during cooking and therefore become heavier, the amount of protein contained in cooked lentils decreases slightly, but remains high at 9 grams of protein for every 100 grams.

Peanuts

Nuts are generally regarded as good sources of protein, especially peanuts. Strictly speaking, however, peanuts are not a nut, but rather belong to the legume family like beans and lentils. With 25 grams of protein per 100 grams, a quarter of their weight is made up of protein.

Pea protein

Similar to soya and wheat, pea protein is also often used in meat substitute products. In dried form, this source provides 21 grams of protein per 100 grams.

Oat flakes

Oat flakes can also help us to meet our daily protein requirements, as they contain up to 13 grams of protein per 100 grams.

Wheat

Wheat is often underestimated as a source of protein. Spaghetti, for example, contains around 13 grams of protein per 100 grams. Bread holds up to 9 grams of protein, depending on the type.

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