How does 25 grams of protein compare to other protein sources?
Chicken – 3 ounces of lean chicken breast Tuna – 3.5 ounces of tuna Steak – 4 ounces of lean porterhouse steak Milk – 3 cups of milk When choosing foods that are high in protein, you should try to select lean, low fat sources. Many foods that are excellent protein sources are also high in fat, especially saturated fat, which has been associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease. How do I know if other protein drinks or bars use high quality protein or not? The FDA says that any manufacturer which makes a bar with a protein claim (for example, “Now with 33g of protein,” “High Protein Bar,” etc.) must list the percent Daily Value (%DV) on the back of its package. The % DV tells you how much of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for protein the bar is providing. The FDA currently recommends 50g of protein per day. To determine if a bar contains high quality protein, take a look at the Nutrition Facts panel on the back of the wrapper. There will be a row that lists the total
