{"id":87084,"date":"2025-07-23T22:48:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T22:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/87084\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T22:48:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T22:48:09","slug":"3-protein-rich-foods-to-eat-instead-of-beef","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/87084\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Protein-Rich Foods to Eat Instead of Beef"},"content":{"rendered":"

Where\u2019s the beef? If you\u2019re a United States-based shopper, it\u2019s probably piling up on your local grocery shelf, given the price of beef per pound is up<\/a>. It seems that filet mignon and ground beef are the new eggs.<\/p>\n

From a protein standpoint, beef\u2019s nutritional statistics are pretty hard to beat: Nutritionists generally suggest we eat about 30 grams of protein per meal, and \u201ca three-ounce serving of beef has about 22 to 25 grams of protein,\u201d says Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, the founder of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition<\/a>. (A quick and dirty tip<\/a> on how to judge if you\u2019re hitting that goal? Use the palm of your hand as a guide.) \u201cSo it\u2019s hard to find a food that\u2019s comparable ounce-for-ounce. It\u2019s also not comparable to look at plant-based versus animal-based, because they may have different amounts of vitamins and minerals\u2014but plant proteins will always have more fiber in comparison to beef or other animal proteins.\u201d<\/p>\n

Feller goes on: \u201cBeef is a high-quality protein because it supplies the necessary full amino acid profile. It is often not complete in plant proteins.\u201d So, when beef is feeling too pricey, what should you try instead?<\/p>\n

Feller advises thinking holistically when it comes to your diet. Protein isn\u2019t the only thing we need to keep our body going; there\u2019s also fiber, fermented foods, and much more. But if you are skipping out on beef right now\u2014after all, the steaks are high!\u2014here are some alternatives to maintain your protein intake.<\/p>\n

High-protein yogurt<\/p>\n

When it comes to yogurt, you want to go as unprocessed as possible. An easy rule of thumb is to simply think Greek\u2026 as in Greek yogurt. \u201cGreek yogurt typically has significantly more protein\u2014often two times as much!\u2014and fewer carbohydrates than regular yogurt,\u201d clinical nutritionist Heather Hodson<\/a>, RDN, CDCES at NYU Langone Health, previously<\/a> told Vogue. Feller says high-protein yogurt can have anywhere between 25 to 40 grams of protein per serving, depending on which one you buy.<\/p>\n

Tuna fish<\/p>\n

Tinned fish<\/a> is really having a moment right now, and Feller is all for it, sharing that canned tuna fish can have anywhere between 22 to 50 grams of protein per serving. What makes the difference? If it\u2019s packaged in oil or water\u2014oil-packed has a higher protein content than water.<\/p>\n

Chicken<\/p>\n

Feller suggests chicken as another great alternative. Coming in at about 23 grams per three-ounce serving, it\u2019s not quite as high as the other alternatives, but still a great option.<\/p>\n

Bonus: Soy<\/p>\n

\u201cFor people who are plant-based, eating a variety of plant proteins, such as beans, nuts, and seeds, along with whole and ancient grains, helps to meet protein needs without relying on animal proteins,\u201d Feller says. Another fantastic addition to your diet? Tofu<\/a>. A mainstay in Blue Zone<\/a> Japan, tofu is a protein-dense meat alternative made of fermented soy beans. It\u2019s a complete protein, which makes it a great alternative for meat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Where\u2019s the beef? If you\u2019re a United States-based shopper, it\u2019s probably piling up on your local grocery shelf,…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":87085,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[210,1182,67,132,68,3149],"class_list":{"0":"post-87084","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nutrition","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-nutrition","10":"tag-united-states","11":"tag-unitedstates","12":"tag-us","13":"tag-wellness"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114904989930938598","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87084","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87084"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87084\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87085"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87084"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}