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.
Broccoli and cheese quiche Low GI 35 GL 5 / 100 g 6/10 
Caramel skyr Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 6.5/10 
Chef select high protein bowl Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 6/10 
Chicken Kiev Low GI 50 GL 5 / 100 g 4/10 
Chicken parmigiana Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 5/10 
Chlorella Low GI 20 GL 5 / 100 g 9.5/10 
Cooked Daal Low GI 30 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 
Cooked Dal Low GI 30 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 
Cooked Dal Low GI 30 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 Cordon bleu (half) Low GI 50 GL 5 / 100 g 3/10 
Defatted peanut protein powder Low GI 20 GL 5 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Dry roasted edamame beans Low GI 15 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 
Dry soybean Low GI 16 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 
Fava beans Low GI 25 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 
Fried beef cutlet Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 6.5/10 Fried chili chicken Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 4/10 
Fried cod Low GI 40 GL 5 / 100 g 6/10 
Fried fish Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 5/10 
Greek yogurt with honey and sea salt Low GI 50 GL 5 / 100 g 7/10 Hakka chicken Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 5/10 
High protein dessert Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 7.5/10 Hulled soybeans Low GI 18 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 Karadjordjeva snicla Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 4/10 
Lean turkey quinoa Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 
Legume Salad Low GI 28 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 
Mango skyr Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 6.5/10 
Mixed Nut Sauce Low GI 25 GL 5 / 100 g 6/10 
Nutritional yeast Low GI 15 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 
Orange ice cream yogurt Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 5/10 
Plant-based burger Low GI 50 GL 5 / 100 g 7/10 
Plant-based lentil sausage Low GI 28 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 Protein shake powder Low GI 35 GL 5 / 100 g 5/10 
Red beans Low GI 35 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 
Roasted soybeans Low GI 18 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 
Scotch egg Low GI 40 GL 5 / 100 g 4/10 
Seed-based crispbread (flax, chia, pumpkin) Low GI 25 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 
Soy chunks Low GI 15 GL 5 / 100 g 8.5/10 Soy chunks dried Low GI 15 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 
Soy curls Low GI 25 GL 5 / 100 g 7/10 
Soy granules Low GI 15 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 
Soy Spaghetti with Vegetables and Egg Low GI 35 GL 5 / 100 g 7.5/10 Soya protein crispies Low GI 25 GL 5 / 100 g 6/10 
Soybean Spaghetti Low GI 25 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 Spermidine powder Low GI 15 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 
Sprouted lentil protein powder Low GI 25 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 
Steamed mackerel with broccoli and quinoa Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Sunflower Seed Spread Low GI 35 GL 5 / 100 g 7/10 
Turkey, white bean, and quinoa chili Low GI 38 GL 5 / 100 g 7.5/10 
Vanilla whey protein Medium GI 60 GL 5 / 100 g 7/10 Vegan burger Low GI 50 GL 5 / 100 g 5/10 Vegan coffee protein powder Low GI 35 GL 5 / 100 g 6/10 
Vegan meatballs Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 4/10 Vegan salami Low GI 45 GL 5 / 100 g 3/10 Vegemite gluten free Low GI 35 GL 5 / 100 g 4/10 
Yeast flakes Low GI 15 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 
Cocoa powder Low GI 20 GL 5 / 100 g 8/10 
Plant-based protein dish (e.g., lentil stew) Low GI 28 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 
Yellow split lentil stew (dal tadka) Low GI 28 GL 5 / 100 g 9/10 
Cumin Low GI 15 GL 5.1 / 100 g 9/10 
Red lentils Low GI 26 GL 5.2 / 100 g 8/10 
Sunflower seed butter (unsweetened, unsalted) Low GI 35 GL 5.3 / 100 g 7/10 
Sunflower Seed Filling Low GI 35 GL 5.3 / 100 g 7/10 
Wheatgrass powder Low GI 15 GL 5.3 / 100 g 9/10 
Black bean pasta Low GI 30 GL 5.4 / 100 g 8/10 Bread substitute Low GI 25 GL 5.5 / 100 g 7/10 
Keto roll Low GI 35 GL 5.6 / 100 g 8/10 
Tahini Low GI 35 GL 5.6 / 100 g 8/10 
Barbecue meatloaf Low GI 45 GL 6 / 100 g 4/10 Blueberry protein powder Low GI 35 GL 6 / 100 g 5/10 Breaded chicken cutlet with ham and cheese Medium GI 55 GL 6 / 100 g 4/10 
Breaded Fried Pork Chop Low GI 50 GL 6 / 100 g 5/10 Breaded turkey Medium GI 55 GL 6 / 100 g 5/10 
Brewers yeast Low GI 15 GL 6 / 100 g 8.5/10 
Chicken Karaage Low GI 45 GL 6 / 100 g 5.5/10 
Chicken tenderloin Low GI 50 GL 6 / 100 g 7/10 
Cooked Beans Low GI 24 GL 6 / 100 g 8/10 
Cooked Mixed Legumes Low GI 30 GL 6 / 100 g 9/10 
Dehydrated spinach powder Low GI 15 GL 6 / 100 g 9/10 
Dried spinach flakes Low GI 15 GL 6 / 100 g 8/10 Dried squid Low GI 35 GL 6 / 100 g 5/10 
Edamame pasta Low GI 30 GL 6 / 100 g 9/10 
Ground beef Sloppy Joe filling Medium GI 55 GL 6 / 100 g 4/10 Herb cheese crust Low GI 40 GL 6 / 100 g 4/10 
High protein bread Low GI 35 GL 6 / 100 g 6/10 
High protein low sodium bagel Low GI 35 GL 6 / 100 g 6/10 
High protein vegan spread Low GI 35 GL 6 / 100 g 8/10 
High-protein bread Low GI 25 GL 6 / 100 g 7/10 
Hoodys ketone snack mix Low GI 25 GL 6 / 100 g 5/10 
Japanese omelette Medium GI 55 GL 6 / 100 g 5/10 
Lean chicken breast stir-fried with assorted vegetables and served with brown rice Low GI 45 GL 6 / 100 g 8/10 
Legume protein Low GI 30 GL 6 / 100 g 7/10 
Lentil Veggie Dog Low GI 35 GL 6 / 100 g 7/10 
Mixed boiled beans Low GI 30 GL 6 / 100 g 9/10 
Mixed dried beans Low GI 30 GL 6 / 100 g 9/10 
Moussaka Medium GI 55 GL 6 / 100 g 5/10 
No Sugar Marshmallow Protein Bar Low GI 25 GL 6 / 100 g 6/10 
Orgain Plant-Based Protein Powder Low GI 35 GL 6 / 100 g 8/10 
Powdered kale Low GI 15 GL 6 / 100 g 9/10 
Reduced sodium chickpea miso Low GI 25 GL 6 / 100 g 7/10 
Seeds Low GI 30 GL 6 / 100 g 7/10 
