5 Foods That Don’t Have Protein As Much As You Think

By Ishaan Arora
22 Mar 2023, 06:41 IST

Protein can be found in a wide variety of foods, but here are five that may not be protein powerhouses.

Peanut Butter

Two tablespoons of peanut butter contain only seven grams of protein and more than 300 calories.

Olive Oil

Although olive oil is high in healthy fats, it contains no protein.

Dark chocolate

One serving of dark chocolate contains only four grams of protein, which means you must consume 350 calories to obtain this low protein content.

Mushroom

One cup of sliced mushrooms has two grams of protein, whereas one cup of chicken has about 30 grams of protein.

Hummus

Hummus is a delicious dip for veggies and crackers, but it only has two grams of protein per serving.

Pro-Tip

Protein should always be consumed in proportion to a person's body weight.