Protein content of common foods

Chicken – An average portion of roast chicken breast contains 27g protein
Lean meat – An average portion of pasta bolognese sauce contains 28g protein
Fish - A can of tuna can contain up to 35g protein
Eggs - An average-size chicken’s egg contains about 6g protein (3g from the white, and 3g from the yolk) See my writeup on why Bodybuilders should consider Eggs!
Milk - A 250ml glass of low-fat milk provides about 8 – 10g protein
Tofu - 100g of tofu contains about 23.5g Soy protein
Bread - A slice of wholemeal bread contains about 3g protein

If you’re a bodybuilder, then you would want to get a majority of your protein intake from non-vegetarian sources as they are more easily/readily used by your body for protein synthesis as compared to vegetarian protein. Non-vegetarian protein has always been the ‘preferred’ protein source for bodybuilders.

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Noel Chelliah

Noel Chelliah, ACE-CPT, ACE-LWMC, has been recognized as one of the Top Transformation Experts in Malaysia. No stranger to being overweight himself, Noel has gone through a life-changing transformation himself, from fat, to fit. In 2010, Noel founded the DailyMuscle Body Transformation Camp, which today helps hundreds of individuals exercise and practice healthier habits. In his spare time, Noel serves the community with various programs that promote a healthier lifestyle, and enjoys playing with his dogs.