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​ Increase your protein intake without meat or fish

​ Increase your protein intake without meat or fish

24 Apr 2025 by Ted Escobedo   1 min read

Although all fruits and vegetables contain protein, some contain more than others. Vegetables with the most protein include:
• broccoli
• spinach
• asparagus
• artichokes
• potatoes, sweet potatoes
• Brussels sprouts
• Although technically a grain, sweet corn is another common food that contains about as much protein as these high protein vegetables.
• Fresh fruits generally have a lower protein content than vegetables. Those containing the most include guava, cherimoyas, mulberries, blackberries, nectarines, and bananas which have about 2–4 g of protein per cup.

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