The majority of the population consumes meat, whether red or white, every day. However, some contain more protein than others, making it important to have a balanced diet when eating this food. Because, in addition to meat, proteins are also present in vegetables. So, here are some meat options and their protein content.
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Proteins: what are they?
Proteins are macromolecules that fuel our body so that we can have energy during the day, and therefore it is important to have a right amount of your intake. In addition, it is composed of amino acids that are present in all living beings, but also have varied functions in our body.
Some of these essential functions for the body are: structural, by building collagen, keratin and muscle mass; hormonal; enzymatic; in defense, by antibodies; hemoglobin transport; and in nutrition, as they are essential for us to have energy.
However, it is important to know which meats have the most protein and adapt them to a dietary routine. Therefore, it is important to consult a nutritionist.
List of meats and their amount of protein
According to the Brazilian Food Composition Table (TACO), see below some examples of meats with different cuts and their protein grammage for each 100g of it.
- Grilled duckling, without fat: 35.9g
- Roasted pork loin: 35.7 g
- Grilled beef sirloin, fat-free: 35.1 g
- Grilled chicken breast (skinless): 32g
- Grilled Pork Chop: 28.9g
- Roasted chicken thigh (with skin): 28.5 g
- Grilled salmon (without skin): 26.1 g
- Grilled beef rump, fat-free: 31.9g
- Grilled Beef Liver: 29.9 g
- Cooked, fat-free beef tenderloin: 31.9g
- Roasted pork rib: 30.2g
