7 Foods That Have Less Protein Than You Think

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You’ve probably noticed that protein is added to everything these days—from coffee to candy —but certain foods have always been known to contain a lot of the nutrient naturally. Some of those, like chicken, beef, and Greek yogurt, are deserving of the high-protein reputation. But others get a lot of credit despite coming up a little short in the protein department.

These foods generally don’t meet the criteria to be considered a “high” protein food per guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which requires that a food contain 20% or more of the daily value for that nutrient, says Elizabeth Klingbeil, Ph.D., R.D.N…

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