How much soy protein is in soyfoods?
The soy protein content of soyfoods varies from as little as 1-2 grams per serving to 18-20 grams per serving. On average, one can obtain 25 grams of soy protein by consuming three to four servings of soyfoods. Products that carry the FDA authorized health claim on the label must contain at least 6.25 grams of soy protein per serving, but usually contain much more. A wide variety of soyfoods carry the claim, including: regular and seasoned tofu, soymilk and soymilk products such as yogurt and cheese, cereals, meat alternatives, baked goods, soy nut butter, tempeh, soy dairy free frozen desserts, and soy protein bars and powders. (2, 8) Learn more about how much soy protein is in certain soyfoods.
