50 High Protein Vegan Foods

Here is a list of 50 high protein vegan foods, useful whether you are a vegan body builder or not!  Each of the foods listed here are based on a 200 calorie serving.  Obviously getting 200 calories worth of asparagus or artichokes is pretty unrealistic, but these are laid out in equal measure to easily identify which foods may be higher in protein than you thought.

50 High Protein Vegan Foods

Fruits / Vegetables

1. Apricots (dried, 83 grams) 2.8 g Protein; (raw, 417 grams) 5.8 g Protein

2. Artichokes (hearts, canned, 865 grams) 6.7 g Protein; (raw, 425 grams) 13.9 g Protein

3. Asparagus (boiled, 907 grams) 21.8 g Protein; (raw, 1000 grams) 22 g Protein

4. Avocados (raw, 125 grams) 2.5 g Protein

5. Broccoli (boiled, 570 grams) 13.6 g Protein; (raw, 597 grams) 16.6 g Protein

6. Brussel Sprouts (boiled, 555 grams) 14.2 g Protein; (raw, 465 grams) 15.7 g Protein

7. Figs (raw, 270 grams) 2 g Protein; (dried, 80 grams) 2.6 g Protein

8. Goji Berries (dried, 54 grams) 7.7 g Protein

9. Green Beans (boiled, 570 grams) 10. 8 g Protein; (raw, 645 grams) 11.7 g Protein

10. Guava (raw, 294 grams) 7.5 g Protein

11.  Peas (frozen, boiled, 256 grams) 13.2 g Protein; (without pod, raw, 247 grams) 13.4 g Protein

12. Pomegranate Seeds (241 grams) 4 g Protein

13. Prunes (dried, pitted, 80 grams) 2 g Protein

14. Raisins (67 grams) 2.1 g Protein

15. Spinach (canned drained, 871 grams) 24.5 g Protein; (raw, 871 grams) 24.9 g Protein; (boiled, 871 grams) 25.9 g Protein

16. Spirulina Seaweed (raw, 771 grams) 45.6 g Protein; (dried, 69 grams) 39.7 g Protein

17. Sun-dried Tomatoes (dried, 78 grams) 11 g Protein; (packed in oil, drained, 94 grams) 4.8 g Protein

18. Sweet Potatoes (baked in skin, 222 grams) 4.5 g Protein

Beans

19. Black Beans (boiled, 152 grams) 13.5 g Protein

20. Black Eyed Peas (canned, drained 289 grams) 13.3 g Protein

21. Chickpeas (boiled, 144 grams) 10.2 g Protein

22. Kidney Beans (boiled, 158 grams) 13.7 g Protein

23. Lentils (boiled, 172 grams) 15.5 g Protein

24. Navy Beans (boiled, 143 grams) 11.8 g Protein

25. Split Peas (boiled, 170 grams) 14.2 g Protein

Grains

26. Amaranth (dry, 54 grams) 7.8 g Protein

27. Barley (cooked, 163 grams) 3.7 g Protein

28. Brown Rice (long grain, cooked, 180 grams) 4.6 g Protein

29. Buckwheat (groats, roasted, cooked, 217 grams) 7.3 g Protein

30. Millet (cooked, 168 grams) 5.9 g Protein

31. Oatmeal (cooked, 281 grams) 7.1 g Protein

32. Quinoa (cooked, 167 grams) 7.3 g Protein

33. Whole Wheat Pasta (cooked, 161 grams) 8.6 g Protein

Nuts and Seeds

34. Almonds (34 grams) 7.2 g Protein

35. Brazil Nuts (31 grams) 4.4 g Protein

36. Cacao (100%, 39 grams) 4.5 g Protein

37. Cashews (35 grams) 5.4 g Protein

38. Chia (41 grams) 6.4 g Protein

39. Flax Seeds (39 grams) 8.7 g Protein

40. Hemp Seeds (36 grams) 12 g Protein

41. Peanuts (35 grams) 8.3 g Protein

42. Pecans (29 grams) 2.8 g Protein

43. Pistachios (35 grams) 7.5 g Protein

44. Poppy Seeds (39 grams) 7 g Protein

45. Pumpkin Seeds (39 grams) 12.9 g Protein

46. Sesame Seeds (36 grams) 6.1 g Protein

47. Walnuts (black, 33 grams) 7.9 g Protein

Bonus!

48. Nutritional Yeast (54 grams) 27 g Protein

49. Vegan Organic Protein Bars (Sol Good, 1 bar) 19 g Protein

50. Vegan Organic Protein Powder (Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Natural, 2 scoops, 50 grams) 40 g Protein

Best Vegan Protein Sources per 200 calories

Of all the 200 calories potions listed above, natural vegan protein powder, spirulina, and spinach give you the most bang for your buck!  As always, be sure to consider organic sources when selecting your high protein vegan foods for your diet.

What are your favorites?  Did we miss something?  Comment below, we’d love to hear from you!

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