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.
Celery seed Low GI 5 GL 2.1 / 100 g 8/10 
Quorn pieces Low GI 35 GL 2.1 / 100 g 9/10 
Whey protein powder Low GI 30 GL 2.1 / 100 g 6/10 
Yeast Low GI 15 GL 2.1 / 100 g 8/10 
Stracciatella protein drink Low GI 40 GL 2.2 / 100 g 5/10 
Cumin seeds Low GI 5 GL 2.2 / 100 g 8/10 
Peanuts Low GI 14 GL 2.3 / 100 g 8/10 
Raw mixed nuts and seeds (unsweetened) Low GI 15 GL 2.3 / 100 g 9/10 
Peanut butter Low GI 14 GL 2.3 / 100 g 7/10 
Dried basil Low GI 5 GL 2.4 / 100 g 9/10 
Cocoa-dusted almonds Low GI 15 GL 2.4 / 100 g 8/10 
Fish pasta with carrot Low GI 40 GL 2.4 / 100 g 7.5/10 
Mixed raw nuts Low GI 15 GL 2.4 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Nut Mix Low GI 15 GL 2.4 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Orgain Chocolate Fudge Protein Shake Low GI 40 GL 2.4 / 100 g 4/10 
Pistachio skyr Low GI 40 GL 2.4 / 100 g 7.5/10 Sesame Chili Crunch (ground toasted sesame seeds, chili flakes, sesame oil) Low GI 15 GL 2.4 / 100 g 6/10 
Unsweetened Mixed Nuts Low GI 15 GL 2.4 / 100 g 8/10 
Salted almonds Low GI 15 GL 2.4 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Anise seed Low GI 5 GL 2.5 / 100 g 9/10 
Caesar salad with chicken and bacon Low GI 40 GL 2.5 / 100 g 7/10 
Caraway seeds Low GI 5 GL 2.5 / 100 g 9/10 
Chocolate protein pudding Low GI 35 GL 2.5 / 100 g 6.5/10 Meatball with carrot Low GI 35 GL 2.5 / 100 g 5.5/10 
Tarragon Low GI 5 GL 2.5 / 100 g 7/10 
Dried parsley Low GI 5 GL 2.5 / 100 g 9/10 
Assorted Seeds Low GI 20 GL 2.6 / 100 g 8/10 
Roasted hazelnut Low GI 15 GL 2.6 / 100 g 8/10 Roasted smoked almonds Low GI 15 GL 2.7 / 100 g 7/10 
Almond and cinnamon spread (no added sugar) Low GI 15 GL 2.7 / 100 g 8/10 
Flaxseed crackers Low GI 10 GL 2.7 / 100 g 8/10 
Flaxseed meal wrap Low GI 15 GL 2.7 / 100 g 9/10 
Flaxseed wrap Low GI 10 GL 2.7 / 100 g 9/10 High protein crackers Low GI 15 GL 2.7 / 100 g 8/10 Nut and seed butter Low GI 15 GL 2.7 / 100 g 7/10 
Nuts and almonds Low GI 15 GL 2.7 / 100 g 8/10 Pork floss Low GI 15 GL 2.7 / 100 g 3/10 
Unsalted, lightly spiced almonds, walnuts, and cashews blend Low GI 15 GL 2.7 / 100 g 8.5/10 Dill seeds Low GI 5 GL 2.8 / 100 g 8/10 
Blanched almonds Low GI 15 GL 2.8 / 100 g 8/10 
Brown flax seeds Low GI 10 GL 2.9 / 100 g 9/10 
Crushed flaxseeds Low GI 10 GL 2.9 / 100 g 9/10 
Flax seed Low GI 10 GL 2.9 / 100 g 9/10 
Flax seeds Low GI 10 GL 2.9 / 100 g 9/10 
Flaxseed breading Low GI 10 GL 2.9 / 100 g 9/10 
Flaxseed coating Low GI 10 GL 2.9 / 100 g 9/10 Flaxseed crispbread Low GI 10 GL 2.9 / 100 g 9/10 
Flaxseeds Low GI 10 GL 2.9 / 100 g 9/10 
Soaked flax seeds Low GI 10 GL 2.9 / 100 g 9/10 
Roasted peanuts Low GI 14 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 Salted peanuts Low GI 14 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Sugar free peanut butter Low GI 14 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 Almond flour batter Low GI 15 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Baked breaded tofu slices (whole grain or nut meal) Low GI 25 GL 3 / 100 g 7.5/10 
Beef Rissole Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 5/10 
Black pudding Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 4/10 
Black soybean flour (whole) Low GI 15 GL 3 / 100 g 9/10 
Blood sausage Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 4.5/10 
Cheese powder Low GI 15 GL 3 / 100 g 3/10 
Chicken breast coated in chickpea flour and baked Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Chicken cutlet Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 Chicken cutlet hunter style Low GI 45 GL 3 / 100 g 5/10 
Chicken sausage sweet chilli Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 5.5/10 
Chicken Tikka Masala Low GI 45 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Chili with skinless chicken breast and mixed vegetables Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Cottage cheese dough with fruit puree Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Dried Beancurd Sticks Low GI 20 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Edamame spread (pureed edamame, lemon juice, herbs) Low GI 30 GL 3 / 100 g 9/10 Fenugreek Low GI 5 GL 3 / 100 g 9/10 
Fenugreek seeds Low GI 5 GL 3 / 100 g 9/10 Fish balls Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 Fried chicken Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 5/10 Fried chicken with tomato sauce Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 4/10 Fried crappie filet Low GI 45 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 Fried liver cutlet Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 Hazelnut flour Low GI 15 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 High protein brownie bar Low GI 18 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 High protein coffee protein powder Low GI 25 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Homemade mackerel patty (no breadcrumbs, with oats/vegetables) Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Honey garlic sausage Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 3/10 Liver cutlet Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 Low carb bread croutons Low GI 25 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Low-fat cottage cheese blended with mashed berries Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Meatless beef crumbles Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 5/10 
Meatloaf Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Nettle Low GI 10 GL 3 / 100 g 9/10 
Peach skyr Low GI 45 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 
Peanut and sesame seed clusters (egg white bound, no added sugar) Low GI 20 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 
Peanut flour Low GI 10 GL 3 / 100 g 9/10 
Pistachio paste Low GI 15 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 
Pistachio protein powder Low GI 25 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Poppy seed flour Low GI 10 GL 3 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Protein smoothie Low GI 45 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 Pumpkin, sunflower, and nut seed crackers Low GI 20 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 
Salmon burger Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 8/10 Seasoning dukkah Low GI 20 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 Seitan burger patty (organic) Low GI 40 GL 3 / 100 g 6/10 
Soy burger Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 7.5/10 
Soy pâté Low GI 35 GL 3 / 100 g 7/10 
Strawberries & cream protein shake Low GI 45 GL 3 / 100 g 5/10 
