Vegan foods high in protein

Ranked per typical serving, as a share of a daily target of 46 g (women 19 to 50). Soybeans, tempeh and tofu lead the list, with lentils, beans and chickpeas close behind.

1. Tempeh1 cup (166 g) · 33.7 g73%
2. Soybeans, boiled1 cup (172 g) · 31.3 g68%
3. Tofu, firm, made with calcium sulphate½ cup (126 g) · 21.8 g47%
4. Lentils, boiled1 cup (198 g) · 17.9 g39%
5. Black beans, boiled1 cup (172 g) · 15.2 g33%
6. Chickpeas, boiled1 cup (164 g) · 14.5 g32%

Vegan recipes with these foods

• 78
  Macrobiotic bowl recipe
• 69
  Tempeh Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushroom Stir-Fry recipe
• 82
  Tempeh sambal goreng Indonesian by Dewi
• 97
  Vegan Buddha Bowl recipe
• 82
  Vietnamese fresh spring rolls with tofu by Wu

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Figures: USDA FoodData Central; USDA National Agricultural Library. Checked 20 October 2026. Amounts vary by brand and how a food is grown and cooked. Values are estimates. GapPlate is not medical advice.