what are the best source of protein for Vegetarians?

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what are the best source of protein for Vegetarians?

 

[WannaWitness]

I'm not a vegetarian, but I've known people who were, and heard about a lot of the things vegetarians might eat for a source of protein. (So... I hope it's okay for me to post here.)

Perhaps peanut butter (or nuts, in general)? Just a thought.

 

[CalledOutOne]

Protein bars. Remember to also keep eating things with iron. You don't want an iron deficiency.

 

[athenken]

what are the best source of protein for Vegetarians?

Meat.

Of course I may have missunderstood the question.

 

[Living in the Light]

Beans, beans, beans!

 

[DaisyDay]

I'm not a vegetarian, but I've known people who were, and heard about a lot of the things vegetarians might eat for a source of protein. (So... I hope it's okay for me to post here.)

Perhaps peanut butter (or nuts, in general)? Just a thought.

Peanuts aren't really nuts, but peanut butter does have protein - unfortunately, commercial stuff also has lots of fat and sugar (which is great if you're trying to gain weight).

Brown rice and beans? Tofu and quinoa.

 

[WannaWitness]

Peanuts aren't really nuts

I can't argue with that; when I googled "peanut" it was said to be more of a legume, according to Wikipedia.

 

[DaisyDay]

I can't argue with that; when I googled "peanut" it was said to be more of a legume, according to Wikipedia.

My sister had a friend who said she thought peanuts grew on trees, like cucumbers.

The history and botany of peanuts are pretty interesting. I once got lost for days googling "tea".

 

[Blingmo]

I do feel that Basically the vegetables are the best source of proteins... And person that belongs to any age can eat it i mean at the age of 70+ when you will be living in a care center or an aged care living home even then doctors do advise you to take non-oily food and use vegetables.....
i do feel that the followings are the best source of proteins....
1. Quinoa and other whole grains
2. Beans, Lentils and Legumes
3. Tofu and other soy products
4. Nuts, Seeds and Nut Butters
5. Seitan, Veggie Burgers and Meat Substitutes
6. Tempeh
7. Protein Supplements

 

[Living in the Light]

I really like garbanzo beans or chick peas. They have a nice buttery taste and go well in salads. Also, the middle eastern dish, hummous dip is awesome (made with chick peas).

 

[Rusticus]

If one is Vegetarian (but not Vegan) Eggs and Cheese come to mind, along with beans, other legumes and pulses (lentils etc), Nuts, as well as Tofu and Tempeh (although there is a school of thought that males should restrict their intake of soy products).
Many cereals have good levels of protein as well, although rice is somewhat low in that regard.

 

[sandrakthomas0]

Fresh vegetables are good, I like that very much. see LuLu Good Life website

 

[ciaradawn]

I really like garbanzo beans or chick peas. They have a nice buttery taste and go well in salads. Also, the middle eastern dish, hummous dip is awesome (made with chick peas).

There are also wonderful things you can make with garbanzo beans! like waffles; I have a fabulous waffle recipe that's made with garbanzo beans. And you can make chic-patties with them also. YUM!

 

[Ada Lovelace]

Sorry to reactivate an ancient thread, but I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for a protein powder. I've tried several brands that haven't been that appealing to me.

 

[Mountain_Girl406]

Sorry to reactivate an ancient thread, but I'm wondering if anyone has recommendations for a protein powder. I've tried several brands that haven't been that appealing to me.

I like Hammer nutrition vegan protein powder a lot, and also like Sun Warrior. Hammer also makes high protein vegan recovery bars...the chocolate peanut flavor are a staple for me

 

[Psalm3704]

Ounce per ounce, I think it could be soy products like tofu and soy milk along with nuts like almonds and sunflower seeds.


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[DaisyDay]

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[mmksparbud]

beans combined with grains are better than just beans alone. You don't need to concentrate on proteins, it's the essential amino acids that are important. You can actually consume too much protein even on a vegetarian diet. Careful with protein drinks, If your have weak kidneys, and most people have no idea if they do until something goes wrong, too much of those protein powders can cause your kidneys to shut down. It happened to several people I know who went on high protein diet shakes.

There are many lists on the internet. Here's just one of them.

Food Amount Calories Protein Notes

Nuts and Seeds

Pumpkin/squash seeds 1 oz, 85 seeds 126 cal 5 gm all aa in proper ratio

Black walnuts 1 oz 173 cal 7 gm low in lysine

Pine nuts 1 oz, 167 kernels 190 cal 4 gm low in lysine

Roasted almonds 1 oz, 22 count 171 cal 6gm low in lysine and methionine

Pistachios 1 oz 49 count 161 cal 6gm all aa in proper ratio

Sunflower seeds 1 oz 166 cal 5 gm low in lysine

Peanuts without shells 1 oz 160 cal 7 gm low in lysine

Cashews 1 oz 18 kernels 164 cal 4 gm all aa in proper ratio

Hemp seeds 2 T 160 cal 11gm all aa in proper ratio

Flax seeds 1 T 100 cal 4 gm



Dairy Products

Ricotta cheese lowfat ½ c 171 cal 14 gm all aa high in lysine

Romano cheese 1 oz 108 cal 9 gm all aa in proper ratio

Cheddar cheese 1 oz 113 cal 7 gm all aa in proper ratio

Provolone cheese 1 oz 98 cal 7 gm all aa high in lysine

Mozzarella 1 oz 71 cal 7 gm all aa high in lysine

Parmesan 1 oz 116 cal 7 gm all aa high in lysine

Gouda cheese 1 oz 100 cal 8 gm all aa high in lysine

Swiss cheese 1 oz 100 cal 8gm all aa high in lysine

Feta cheese ½ c crumbled 200 cal 21 gm all aa

Cottage cheese 2% low fat 1 cup 163 cal 28 gm all aa

Egg 1 whole 77 cal 6 gm all aa

Egg whites 1 whole 16 cal 4 gm all aa

Milk 1 cup 137 cal 10 gm all aa

Yogurt low fat 1 cup 137 cal 14 gm low in tryptophan



Vegetables

Corn yellow canned 2/3 cup 80 cal 3 gm high in lysine

Sun-dried tomatoes ½ cup (1 oz) 72 cal 4 gm lacks 5 aa

Soy beans 1 oz 35 cal 4 gm all aa, but a little low in methionine+cystine, phenylalanine+tyrosine

Cowpeas (blackeyes) 2 oz 74 cal 4 gm all aa

Navy beans 4 oz 88 cal 8 gm all aa, low in methionine + cystine

Peas 4 oz 108 cal 8 gm all aa except no trypotophan

Lima beans 4 oz cal 88 cal 5 gm all aa, low in methionine + cystine

Brussel sprouts 1 cup 65 cal 6 gm. low in leucine, lysine, methionine + cystine, phenylalanine + tyrosine

Spinach 1 cup chopped 65 cal 6 gm low in methionine + cystine

Broccoli 1 cup spears 52 cal 6 gm low in methionine + cystine

Potato 1 med with skin 161 cal 4 gm all aa in proper ratio

Asparagus ½ cup 20 cal 2 gm all aa in proper ratio


Fruits

Apricots dried ½ cup 190 cal 3 gm low in methionine + cystine

Peaches dried ½ cup 185 cal 3 gm low in trptophan and lysine



Cereal, bread, grains and pasta

Oat bran 1 oz 59 cal 5 gm low in lysine

Oats 1 oz 109 cal 5 gm low in lysine

Wheat flour 1 oz 95 cal 4 gm low in lysine

Spaghetti, whole wheat dry 2 oz 198 cal 8 gm low in lysine

Egg noodles dry 2 oz 219 cal 8 gm low in lysine

Buckwheat 1 oz 96 cal 4 gm all aa in proper ratio

Couscous dry 1 oz 105 cal 4 gm low in lysine

Bulgur dry 1 oz 96 cal 3 gm low in lysine

Millet raw 1 oz 106 cal 3 gm low in lysine

Bread, pumpernickel 1 slice 65 cal 2 gm low in lysine

Bread, reduced cal white 1 slice 48 cal 2 gm low in lysine

Rice, brown long grain cooked 1 cup 216 cal 5 gm low in lysine

White rice, cooked 1 cup 194 cal 4 gm low in lysine

Whole wheat bread 1 slice 69 cal 4 gm low in all aa except tryptophan

White bread 1 slice 67 cal 2 gm low in lysine

Oatmeal bread 1 slice 73 cal 2 gm low in lysine

Rye bread 1 slice 83 cal 2 gm low in lysine

Whole wheat pita bread 4” diameter 74 cal 3 gm low in lysine

Pita white enriched 4” diameter 77 cal 3 gm low in lysine



Combination suggestions

If low in lysine- Combine with ricotta, provolone, gouda, mozzarella, parmesan, gruyere, swiss cheese, soy, tuna, salmon

If low in tryptophan- Combine with oat bran, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, black walnuts, sunflower seeds, cashews, pistachios, almonds, cod, tuna

If low in methionine + cystine, henylalanine + tyrosine combine with chestnuts, brazil nuts, halibut, oatmeal, sesame seeds, oat bran, eggs

 

[brinny]

Ounce per ounce, I think it could be soy products like tofu and soy milk along with nuts like almonds and sunflower seeds.


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Hey, thanks fer posting in it...otherwise i would've never seen it

Great information in this thread

 

[brinny]

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