Most fruits and veggies are not rich in protein with the exception of legumes.
Here are a few higher protein fruits and veggies to note:
- 1 cup guava = 4.2 grams protein
- 1/2 cup dried apricots = 1.5 grams protein
- 1 cup jackfruit = 2.6 grams protein
- 1/2 avocado = 2 grams protein
- 1 cup cooked green soybeans (edamame) = 22.3 grams protein
- 1 cup bake hubbard squash = 5 grams protein
- 1 cup cooked brussels sprouts = 4 grams protein
- 1 cup cooked asparagus = 4.2 grams protein
To find more protein values in fruits and vegetables, check out the USDA’s FoodData Central Food Search.
