Top 10 Vegetables Highest in Protein
Everything in life needs protein to live, and vegetables can be a great source of protein.
The current daily value (%DV) for protein is 50 grams per day and is a target meant for most people. Vegetables high in protein include lima beans, bean sprouts, green peas, spinach, sweet corn, asparagus, artichokes, brussels sprouts, asparagus, and broccoli.
For more vegetarian and vegan sources of protein see the articles on beans and legumes highest in protein, and grains high in protein, and high protein nuts.
You can also see the uncurated list of 200 vegetables high in protein.
High Protein Vegetables List
#1: Lima Beans
| Protein per Cup Cooked | Protein per 100g |
| 23% DV (11.6g) | 14% DV (6.8g) |
#2: Soybean Sprouts
| Protein 1 Cup | Protein per 100g |
| 18% DV (9.2g) | 26% DV (13.1g) |
#3: Green Peas
| Protein 1 Cup | Protein per 100g |
| 17% DV (8.6g) | 11% DV (5.4g) |
#4: Spinach
| Protein per Cup Cooked | Protein per 100g |
| 11% DV (5.3g) | 6% DV (3g) |
Other dark leafy greens high in protein (%DV per cup cooked)
Collards (10%), Mustard Greens (7%), Swiss Chard (7%), and Kale (5%).
#5: Sweet Corn
| Protein per Cup Cooked | Protein per 100g |
| 9% DV (4.7g) | 7% DV (3.3g) |
#6: Asparagus
| Protein per Cup Cooked | Protein per 100g |
| 9% DV (4.3g) | 5% DV (2.4g) |
#7: Artichokes (Globe or French)
| Protein in a Medium Artichoke | Protein per 100g |
| 8% DV (4.2g) | 7% DV (3.3g) |
#8: Brussels Sprouts
| Protein per Cup Cooked | Protein per 100g |
| 8% DV (4g) | 5% DV (2.6g) |
#9: Mushrooms (Button)
| Protein 1 Cup | Protein per 100g |
| 8% DV (3.9g) | 7% DV (3.6g) |
Other mushrooms high in protein (%DV per cup cooked)
Portabella (8%), Shiitake (7%), Oyster (6%), Morel (4%), Crimini (4%), and Enoki (3%).
#10: Broccoli
| Protein per Cup Cooked | Protein per 100g |
| 7% DV (3.7g) | 5% DV (2.4g) |
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Less Common Protein Rich Vegetables
| Food | Serving | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hubbard Squash | 1 cup | 10% DV (5.1g) |
| #2 Dried Seaweed (Spirulina) | 1 tblsp | 8% DV (4g) |
| #3 Bamboo Shoots | 1 cup | 8% DV (3.9g) |
| #4 Jute Potherb | 1 cup | 6% DV (3.2g) |
| #5 Chinese Cabbage (Bok Choy) | 1 cup | 5% DV (2.7g) |
| #6 Pumpkin Leaves | 1 cup | 4% DV (1.9g) |
| #7 Broccoli Raab (Rapini) | 1 cup | 3% DV (1.3g) |
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