Phase II Animal-Based Protein Sources
**= These foods are acceptable IF in mashed or pureed form
Food Group | Amount | Protein in Grams |
Beans, (Kidney, Black, Fat-Free Refried, Pinto, etc.) ** | ½ cup | 8 grams |
Chickpeas ** | ½ cup | 7 grams |
Hummus | 2 Tablespoons | 2 grams |
Lentils ** | ½ cup | 9 grams |
Nutritional Yeast | 2 Tablespoons | 4 grams |
Peas | ½ cup | 4 grams |
Seitan (Wheat Gluten) | 3 ounces | 21 grams |
Soybeans (Shelled-Edamame) ** | ½ cup | 9 grams |
Soy Milk, Unsweetened | 1 cup | 8 grams |
Soy Yogurt, Plain | ½ cup | 5 grams |
Tempeh (Fermented Soybean Cake) | 4 ounces | 20 grams |
Tofu, Firm | 4 ounces | 11 grams |
Tofu, Regular or Silken | 4 ounces | 10 grams |
Yogurt, Fat Free, Sugar Free | ½ cup | 5 grams |
Veggie Burger (Morningstar, Boca Burger, Beyond Meat) ** | 1 Patty | 9-20 grams |
