Foods that contain protein


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Foods that contain protein


Meat and other protein foods don't contain significant amounts of carbohydrate. But you still need to know the standard portions for these foods.

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, cheese, and nuts:

  • 2 to 3 oz of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish (3 oz is about the size and thickness of a deck of cards)
  • Count the following as equal to 1 oz of meat:
    • ¼ cup cooked dry beans
    • 1 egg
    • 2 Tbsp peanut butter
    • 1 oz cheese
    • ¼ cup cottage cheese

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Author Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition
Specialist Medical Reviewer Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator
Last Updated February 10, 2008

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Last updated: February 10, 2008
Author: Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Reviewed By: Ruth Schneider, MPH, RD - Diet and Nutrition, Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Diabetes Educator
Editors: Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC

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