High-protein foods
2,373 foods
Foods where protein is a major share of the energy. Protein does not raise blood sugar directly and slows the glucose response of a mixed meal. Every food on this list is ranked by its glycemic load per 100 g, lowest first, so the best choices for blood sugar come first. Open a food for the portion-based load, nutrition facts and alternatives.
Sorted by glycemic load per 100 g, lowest first.
Spinach roll Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 7.5/10 
Sprouted soybeans Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Steamed broccoli and low-fat cottage cheese filling Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Steamed tempeh Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Steamed tofu Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Stewed venison Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Stuffed mushroom Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Swedish meat patty Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 5/10 
Swiss chard and part-skim ricotta cheese blend Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 7/10 
Tempeh Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Tempeh Bacon Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 Tempeh lightly browned in avocado oil Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 Tempeh slices marinated in herbs and spices, then baked Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Tofu and broccoli filling Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Tofu and Maitake Sticks Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Tofu cutlet Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 7/10 
Tofu mixed with herbs Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 Tofu nori wrap Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 7/10 
Tofu scramble Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Tofu strips (air-fried, minimal oil) Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Tuna and green onion stew Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Tuna mixed with mashed avocado Low GI 5 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Tuna poke Low GI 5 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Turkey and vegetable stew Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Turkey breast braised in homemade tomato and herb sauce Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8.5/10 Turkey goulash Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 7/10 
Turkey ham Low GI 35 GL 1 / 100 g 4/10 Turkey pastrami Low GI 5 GL 1 / 100 g 5/10 
Turkey ragu Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Unflavored Unsalted Tempeh Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Unsweetened greek yogurt and ground flaxseed blend Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 Veal in vegetable sauce Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 7/10 Veal paupiette Low GI 35 GL 1 / 100 g 6/10 
Vegetable frittata (baked egg dish with non-starchy vegetables, minimal cheese) Low GI 20 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 Venison goulash Low GI 35 GL 1 / 100 g 7/10 Venison meatballs Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 7/10 Venison stew Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Walnut and nutritional yeast cheese topping Low GI 10 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Walnut and pepita mix Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Whipped cottage cheese dessert with mint and erythritol Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Whole edamame beans, lightly salted and steamed Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Winged Beans Low GI 15 GL 1 / 100 g 9/10 
Zucchini and chicken yogurt casserole Low GI 25 GL 1 / 100 g 8/10 
Almond butter Low GI 15 GL 1.1 / 100 g 7/10 
Faba bean protein Low GI 15 GL 1.1 / 100 g 8/10 
Oysters Low GI 15 GL 1.1 / 100 g 7/10 
Protein concentrate Low GI 15 GL 1.1 / 100 g 8/10 
Rice protein isolate Low GI 15 GL 1.1 / 100 g 5/10 Skim curd cheese Low GI 30 GL 1.1 / 100 g 8/10 
Walnuts Low GI 15 GL 1.1 / 100 g 8/10 Sprouted pumpkin seeds Low GI 10 GL 1.1 / 100 g 9/10 Meat casserole Low GI 35 GL 1.1 / 100 g 7.8/10 
Chlorella Powder Low GI 5 GL 1.2 / 100 g 7/10 
Homemade chicken coconut curry with non-starchy vegetables Low GI 30 GL 1.2 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Protein Blend Low GI 15 GL 1.2 / 100 g 6/10 Pumpkin seed butter (raw) Low GI 10 GL 1.2 / 100 g 7/10 Black sesame powder Low GI 5 GL 1.3 / 100 g 7/10 
Cauliflower pancake Low GI 25 GL 1.3 / 100 g 8/10 
Almonds Low GI 15 GL 1.4 / 100 g 9/10 
Raw walnut butter Low GI 10 GL 1.4 / 100 g 8/10 
High Protein Shake Low GI 35 GL 1.4 / 100 g 6/10 Low carb cheese roll Low GI 20 GL 1.4 / 100 g 7/10 
Natural skyr without sugar with chia seeds Low GI 35 GL 1.4 / 100 g 8/10 
Skyr Low GI 36 GL 1.4 / 100 g 8/10 
Vegemite Low GI 10 GL 1.5 / 100 g 6/10 
Beyond Sausage Original Brat Low GI 25 GL 1.5 / 100 g 5.5/10 Cucumber seed Low GI 15 GL 1.5 / 100 g 8/10 
Minced beef with tomato sauce Low GI 35 GL 1.5 / 100 g 6/10 
Natural yogurt with flaxseed and dill Low GI 30 GL 1.5 / 100 g 8/10 Stuffed chicken Low GI 35 GL 1.5 / 100 g 7/10 
Whey Protein Isolate Powder Low GI 30 GL 1.5 / 100 g 6/10 Almond flour with dried Italian herbs Low GI 15 GL 1.6 / 100 g 8/10 
Seed blend Low GI 5 GL 1.7 / 100 g 9.5/10 
Plant protein (isolate) Low GI 25 GL 1.8 / 100 g 5/10 Dried beef Medium GI 65 GL 1.8 / 100 g 7/10 
Almond protein powder Low GI 15 GL 1.8 / 100 g 8/10 Gomasio Low GI 10 GL 1.8 / 100 g 6/10 Ground seeds (mixed, e.g., flax, chia, sunflower) Low GI 10 GL 1.8 / 100 g 9/10 
Inactive yeast Low GI 5 GL 1.8 / 100 g 6/10 
Nut and seed crackers Low GI 15 GL 1.8 / 100 g 8/10 Ricotta salata cheese Low GI 30 GL 1.8 / 100 g 6.2/10 Stuffed squid Low GI 35 GL 1.9 / 100 g 7.8/10 
Mixed Seed Blend Low GI 15 GL 1.9 / 100 g 9/10 Wheat protein concentrate Low GI 15 GL 1.9 / 100 g 6/10 Almond breading Low GI 10 GL 2 / 100 g 7/10 
Almond butter and unsweetened cocoa powder blend Low GI 15 GL 2 / 100 g 9/10 
Almond flakes with added dietary fiber Low GI 15 GL 2 / 100 g 7/10 Anise seeds, dried Low GI 5 GL 2 / 100 g 9/10 Baked stuffed pork chop Low GI 35 GL 2 / 100 g 4/10 Barbecue chicken leg Low GI 50 GL 2 / 100 g 6/10 
Beef and vegetable stew (lean beef, mixed vegetables, light broth) Low GI 35 GL 2 / 100 g 8/10 
Beef meatballs Low GI 35 GL 2 / 100 g 5/10 
Beef Rendang Low GI 35 GL 2 / 100 g 6/10 Boiled lupin beans Low GI 15 GL 2 / 100 g 9/10 
Cacao mixed with skim milk (no added sugar) Low GI 35 GL 2 / 100 g 8/10 
Cauliflower crust mini quiche Low GI 25 GL 2 / 100 g 8/10 Chicken divan Low GI 35 GL 2 / 100 g 5/10 
Chicken meatballs Low GI 35 GL 2 / 100 g 7/10 Chicken sesame sauce Low GI 35 GL 2 / 100 g 7/10 Chickpea protein Low GI 25 GL 2 / 100 g 7/10 
