High-Protein, Low-Fat Foods: A Comprehensive Guide

Eating foods that are high in protein and low in fat can help you reduce the calories in your diet and still feel satisfied after a meal. Many high-protein foods are also high in saturated fats, but there are plenty of low-fat options as well.

Beef

• Beef is a good source of protein. Lean cuts, from the round or sirloin, are the lowest in fat.

Poultry

• Chicken and turkey provide a good quantity of protein and are low in fat, if you remove the skin and eat only the white meat.

Fish

• Most types of fish are low in fat, and all provide plenty of protein. Stay away from fried fish, or canned fish packed in oil.

Eggs

• Egg whites have almost no fat at all and can be used in place of whole eggs in most recipes.

Beans

• Beans can be a filling source of low-fat protein, if you avoid refried beans and canned beans with added pork.

Dairy

• Choose low-fat or nonfat cottage cheese, whey powder or ricotta cheese for a calcium-rich source of protein.