What Meat Has The Most Protein

If we’re looking at protein per 100 grams of cooked meat, here’s how some of the most common meats compare:

Highest Protein Meats (per 100g cooked)

• Chicken breast – ~31g protein
• Turkey breast – ~29g protein
• Lean beef (sirloin, round, etc.) – ~26g protein
• Pork tenderloin – ~26g protein
• Tuna (fresh, cooked) – ~29g protein
• Salmon – ~25g protein

Winner for land meats: Chicken breast is usually the leanest and most protein-dense. Winner overall: Tuna and other lean fish can actually match or slightly beat chicken in protein while staying low in fat.

If you’re working out or tracking macros, skinless chicken breast and tuna are the most efficient protein sources, since they’re very high in protein but low in calories and fat.

here’s the Top 10 highest-protein meats ranked in order (per 100g cooked):

1. Chicken breast – 31g protein
2. Venison – 30g protein
3. Turkey breast – 29g protein
4. Tuna (fresh) – 29g protein
5. Lean beef (sirloin, round, etc.) – 26g protein
6. Pork tenderloin – 26g protein
7. Lamb – 25g protein
8. Salmon – 25g protein
9. Shrimp – 24g protein
10. Cod – 20g protein