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Which snacks have the most protein?
8 snacks and fast food ranked from most to least protein per 100 g, with how much you get in a typical serving.
Quick facts
- 20 gMost protein: cocoa powder.
- 15 gRunner-up: chicken nuggets.
- 3.4 gLeast protein: french fries.
Good to know
Chocolate and cocoa get their protein from the cocoa bean; the darker the chocolate, the more cocoa and the less sugar it holds.
Fast food is usually more fat and starch than protein, though dishes built around meat or cheese can still add a fair amount.
Salty snacks get some protein from the grain or potato they're made from, but they're mostly starch and fat.
Ranked by protein per 100 g
| # | Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cocoa powder1 tbsp: 1 g | 20 g |
| 2 | Chicken nuggets6 nuggets: 15 g | 15 g |
| 3 | Cheese pizza1 slice: 12.1 g | 11 g |
| 4 | Pretzels1 handful: 3 g | 10 g |
| 5 | Dark chocolate2 squares: 2 g | 7.8 g |
| 6 | Milk chocolate2 squares: 1.9 g | 7.6 g |
| 7 | Potato chips1 small bag: 2 g | 6.6 g |
| 8 | French fries1 medium portion: 3.9 g | 3.4 g |
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FAQ
Which snacks have the most protein?
Per 100 g, the top snacks and fast food on our chart are cocoa powder (20 g), chicken nuggets (15 g), cheese pizza (11 g).
Which snacks and fast food have the least protein?
French fries has the least here, with 3.4 g per 100 g.
How many snacks and fast food are on this list?
8, all ranked by grams of protein per 100 g, with a typical serving for each.
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