Top 10 Fruits Highest in Protein
Fruits can be a good source of protein, though they tend to provide less than vegetables, beans, nuts, and other high protein foods.
The current daily value (DV) for protein is 50 grams per day and is meant as a general goal for most people. (1) 1 cup of fruit can provide between 1 and 10% of the DV for protein. High protein fruits include guavas, avocados, apricots, kiwifruit, blackberries, oranges, bananas, cantaloupe, raspberries, and peaches.
The list below is sorted by the amount of protein contained in a one cup serving of each fruit. This allows for accurate comparison between different fruits. For more fruits high in protein, see the extended list of less common protein-rich fruits, and dried fruit high in protein.
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1. Guavas
Protein
per CupProtein
per 100gProtein
per 200 Calories4.2g
(8% DV)2.6g
(5% DV)7.5g
(15% DV)An average guava provides 1.4g (3% DV) protein.
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2. Avocados
Protein
per CupProtein
per 100gProtein
per 200 Calories3g
(6% DV)2g
(4% DV)2.5g
(5% DV)An average avocado provides 4g (8% DV ) protein.
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3. Apricots
Protein
per CupProtein
per 100gProtein
per 200 Calories2.2g
(4% DV)1.4g
(3% DV)5.8g
(12% DV)An average apricot provides 0.5g (1% DV) protein.
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4. Kiwifruit
Protein
per CupProtein
per 100gProtein
per 200 Calories2.1g
(4% DV)1.1g
(2% DV)3.7g
(7% DV)An average kiwifruit provides 0.8g (2% DV) protein.
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5. Blackberries
Protein
per CupProtein
per 100gProtein
per 200 Calories2g
(4% DV)1.4g
(3% DV)6.5g
(13% DV) -
6. Oranges
Protein
per CupProtein
per 100gProtein
per 200 Calories1.7g
(3% DV)0.9g
(2% DV)4g
(8% DV)An average orange provides 1.2g (2% DV) protein.
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7. Bananas
Protein
per Cup SlicedProtein
per 100gProtein
per 200 Calories1.6g
(3% DV)1.1g
(2% DV)2.4g
(5% DV)An average banana provides 1.3g (3% DV) protein. -
8. Cantaloupe
Protein
per CupProtein
per 100gProtein
per 200 Calories1.5g
(3% DV)0.8g
(2% DV)4.9g
(10% DV)An average cantaloupe provides 4.6g (9% DV) protein. -
9. Raspberries
Protein
per CupProtein
per 100gProtein
per 200 Calories1.5g
(3% DV)1.2g
(2% DV)4.6g
(9% DV) -
10. Peaches
Protein
per CupProtein
per 100gProtein
per 200 Calories1.4g
(3% DV)0.9g
(2% DV)4.7g
(9% DV)An average peach provides 1.4g (3% DV) protein.
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Less Common Protein Rich Fruits
| Food | Serving | Protein |
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| 1. Passion-Fruit (Granadilla) | per cup | 10% DV (5.2g) |
| 2. Horned Melon (Kiwano) | 1 cup | 8% DV (4.1g) |
| 3. Durian | per cup chopped | 7% DV (3.6g) |
| 4. Jackfruit | 1 cup | 6% DV (2.8g) |
| 5. Groundcherries | 1 cup | 5% DV (2.7g) |
| 6. Mamey Sapote | 1 cup chopped | 5% DV (2.5g) |
| 7. Mulberries | per cup | 4% DV (2g) |
| 8. Cherries | per cup | 3% DV (1.6g) |
| 9. Black Currants | 1 cup | 3% DV (1.6g) |
| 10. Nectarines | per cup | 3% DV (1.5g) |
Dried Fruit High in Protein
| Food | Serving | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Zante Currants | 1 cup | 10% DV (4.9g) |
| 2. Dried Figs | 1 cup | 10% DV (4.9g) |
| 3. Dried Pears | 1 cup | 7% DV (3.4g) |
| 4. Dried Apricots | per cup | 2% DV (1g) |
| 5. Raisins | per oz | 2% DV (0.9g) |
| 6. Prunes | per 3 prunes | 1% DV (0.7g) |
| 7. Dates (Deglet Noor) | per 3 dates | 1% DV (0.5g) |
About the Data
Data for the curated food lists comes from the USDA Food Data Central Repository.
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About Nutrient Targets
Setting targets can provide a guide to healthy eating.
Some of the most popular targets include:- Daily Value (%DV) - The daily value (%DV) is a general guideline for consumption that will prevent deficiency of a particular nutrient in most people. The %DV refers to the percentage of an amount that\'s found in a single serving of a food. It also accounts for absorption factors. It is set by the U.S. FDA.
- Recommended Dietary Allowance (%RDA) - The RDA sets an average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97.5%) healthy individuals. It\'s more specific than the daily value, and varies by age and gender. The RDA is set by the US National Institutes of Health.
- Reference Dietary Intake (%RDI) -The reference dietary intake is similar to the recommended daily allowance, but is specific to age and gender. The RDI for amino acids is set by the U.N. World Health Organization.
- Adequate Intake (%AI) - This value is primarily used in reference to omega-3 and omega-6 fats. The Adequate Intake is set by the U.S. Institute of Medicine. Because there is less evidence to determine the ideal targets for consumption of these nutrients, the specific amount is considered to be less reliable. Using the term Adequate Intake, rather than one of the other terms, helps to emphasize that the ideal intake of that particular nutrient has not yet been scientifically determined.
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