Food reference
Macro Food Finder: High-Protein, Low-Carb & Healthy Fat Foods Ranked
This is a high protein foods list, a healthy-fat list, and a carb list, ranked as a best foods for macros reference. Check Keto for a keto foods list, or combine diets. The calorie and macro boxes only summarize a target. They do not hide foods.
- Macros, taste scores, and prices are approximate estimates, not yet verified against USDA FoodData Central.
- General information, not medical advice.
- Diet flags assume plain, unprocessed versions.
Calories implied by macros use 4 kcal per gram of protein, 9 per gram of fat, and 4 per gram of carbohydrate. These targets do not filter the lists.
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Shrimp, cooked
#199 kcal · P 24 · F 0.3 · C 0.2
~3.5 oz · 100 g
Efficiency 9
Longevity note. Lean protein; iodine, selenium
Lean protein; iodine, selenium
$1.25 - $3.50
Crab, cooked
#290 kcal · P 19 · F 1 · C 0
~3.5 oz · 100 g
Efficiency 8
Longevity note. Lean protein; B12, zinc, selenium
Lean protein; B12, zinc, selenium
$2.50 - $6.00
Lobster, cooked
#389 kcal · P 19 · F 0.9 · C 0.5
~3.5 oz · 100 g
Efficiency 8
Longevity note. Lean protein; B12, zinc, selenium
Lean protein; B12, zinc, selenium
$4.00 - $9.00
Whey isolate
#4111 kcal · P 27 · F 0.3 · C 0.6
1 scoop · 30 g
Efficiency 10
Longevity note. Leucine for muscle retention (sarcopenia)
Leucine for muscle retention (sarcopenia)
$0.80 - $1.80
Halibut, cooked
#5155 kcal · P 32.2 · F 2.2 · C 0
~5 oz fillet · 140 g
Efficiency 8
Longevity note. Lean protein; selenium, magnesium
Lean protein; selenium, magnesium
$4.00 - $9.00
Tuna steak, cooked
#6182 kcal · P 40.6 · F 0.8 · C 0
~5 oz · 140 g
Efficiency 8
Longevity note. Omega-3, selenium (watch mercury)
Omega-3, selenium (watch mercury)
$4.00 - $9.00
Scallops, steamed
#7111 kcal · P 20 · F 1 · C 5
~3.5 oz · 100 g
Efficiency 7
—$3.00 - $7.00
Cod, cooked
#8147 kcal · P 32.2 · F 1.3 · C 0
~5 oz fillet · 140 g
Efficiency 8
Longevity note. Lean protein; iodine, B12
Lean protein; iodine, B12
$2.00 - $4.50
Bison, cooked (sirloin)
#9180 kcal · P 33.6 · F 4.2 · C 0
~4 oz · 120 g
Efficiency 7
Longevity note. Iron, zinc, B12; lean red meat
Iron, zinc, B12; lean red meat
$3.00 - $5.50
Venison, cooked
#10190 kcal · P 36 · F 3.6 · C 0
~4 oz · 120 g
Efficiency 7
Longevity note. Iron, zinc, B12; lean red meat
Iron, zinc, B12; lean red meat
$3.50 - $7.00
Filet mignon, cooked
#11266 kcal · P 39.2 · F 11.2 · C 0
~5 oz · 140 g
Efficiency 5
—$7.00 - $18.00
Turkey breast, roasted
#12162 kcal · P 36 · F 0.8 · C 0
~4 oz · 120 g
Efficiency 8
—$1.00 - $2.50
Tuna, canned in water
#13128 kcal · P 28.6 · F 1.1 · C 0
1 can drained · 110 g
Efficiency 8
Longevity note. Some omega-3; selenium (watch mercury)
Some omega-3; selenium (watch mercury)
$1.00 - $2.50
Nonfat Greek yogurt
#14118 kcal · P 20 · F 0.8 · C 7.2
~3/4 cup · 200 g
Efficiency 7
Longevity note. Probiotics, calcium
Probiotics, calcium
$0.90 - $1.80
Skyr, plain
#15107 kcal · P 18.7 · F 0.3 · C 6.8
~3/4 cup · 170 g
Efficiency 7
Longevity note. Probiotics, calcium
Probiotics, calcium
$1.20 - $2.00
Pork tenderloin, cooked
#16172 kcal · P 31.2 · F 4.2 · C 0
~4 oz · 120 g
Efficiency 7
—$1.20 - $2.50
Protein shake (ready-to-drink)
#17232 kcal · P 41.4 · F 3.3 · C 8.3
1 bottle (~14 oz) · 414 g
Efficiency 7
—$2.00 - $4.00
Beef jerky
#18115 kcal · P 9.2 · F 7.3 · C 3.1
1 oz · 28 g
Efficiency 6
—$1.50 - $3.50
Mussels, cooked
#19172 kcal · P 24 · F 4.5 · C 7
~3.5 oz · 100 g
Efficiency 6
Longevity note. Omega-3, B12, iron
Omega-3, B12, iron
$1.00 - $2.50
Top sirloin steak, cooked
#20352 kcal · P 54.4 · F 13.6 · C 0
~6 oz · 170 g
Efficiency 5
—$2.50 - $5.50
Ground beef 90/10, cooked
#21245 kcal · P 29.4 · F 13.6 · C 0
~4 oz · 113 g
Efficiency 5
—$1.20 - $2.80
Salmon, cooked
#22288 kcal · P 30.8 · F 16.8 · C 0
~5 oz fillet · 140 g
Efficiency 5
Longevity note. EPA/DHA omega-3
EPA/DHA omega-3
$2.50 - $6.50
Whole eggs, hard-boiled
#23155 kcal · P 13 · F 11 · C 1.1
2 large eggs · 100 g
Efficiency 5
Longevity note. Choline, lutein, vitamin D
Choline, lutein, vitamin D
$0.50 - $1.50
Parmesan
#24121 kcal · P 10.6 · F 8.1 · C 1.1
1 oz · 28 g
Efficiency 5
Longevity note. Calcium, aged-cheese peptides
Calcium, aged-cheese peptides
$0.80 - $1.60
Egg whites, raw
#25104 kcal · P 22 · F 0.4 · C 1.4
~6 whites · 200 g
Efficiency 8
—$0.70 - $1.50
Haddock or tilapia, cooked
#26168 kcal · P 35 · F 2.1 · C 0
~5 oz fillet · 140 g
Efficiency 8
—$1.50 - $3.50
Chicken breast, cooked
#27198 kcal · P 37.2 · F 4.3 · C 0
~4 oz · 120 g
Efficiency 7
—$1.00 - $2.50
Beef eye of round, cooked
#28192 kcal · P 33.6 · F 4.8 · C 0
~4 oz · 120 g
Efficiency 7
—$1.50 - $3.00
Nonfat cottage cheese
#29108 kcal · P 18 · F 0.8 · C 4.5
~2/3 cup · 150 g
Efficiency 7
Longevity note. Casein protein, calcium
Casein protein, calcium
$0.70 - $1.50
Edamame, cooked
#30188 kcal · P 18.6 · F 7.8 · C 13.9
1 cup shelled · 155 g
Efficiency 6
Longevity note. Fiber, folate, isoflavones
Fiber, folate, isoflavones
$0.50 - $1.20
Chicken thigh, skinless, cooked
#31236 kcal · P 29.4 · F 12.4 · C 0
~4 oz · 113 g
Efficiency 5
—$0.80 - $2.00
Pork chop, boneless, cooked
#32274 kcal · P 39.2 · F 11.9 · C 0
~5 oz · 140 g
Efficiency 5
—$1.50 - $3.50
Greek yogurt, whole milk
#33194 kcal · P 18 · F 10 · C 8
~3/4 cup · 200 g
Efficiency 5
Longevity note. Probiotics, calcium
Probiotics, calcium
$1.00 - $2.00
Chilean sea bass, cooked
#34266 kcal · P 29.4 · F 15.4 · C 0
~5 oz fillet · 140 g
Efficiency 4
Longevity note. Omega-3 (EPA/DHA); mercury moderate
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA); mercury moderate
$6.00 - $14.00
Rotisserie chicken (meat + skin)
#35270 kcal · P 30.5 · F 15.8 · C 0
~4 oz · 113 g
Efficiency 4
—$1.00 - $2.50
Ribeye steak, cooked
#36655 kcal · P 54 · F 49.5 · C 0
~8 oz · 225 g
Efficiency 3
—$5.00 - $14.00
Burger patty 80/20, cooked
#37307 kcal · P 29.4 · F 20.3 · C 0
1 patty (~4 oz) · 113 g
Efficiency 3
—$1.00 - $3.00
Seitan
#38140 kcal · P 25 · F 2 · C 4
~3.5 oz · 100 g
Efficiency 7
—$0.80 - $2.00
Ground turkey 93/7, cooked
#39226 kcal · P 30.5 · F 10.7 · C 0
~4 oz · 113 g
Efficiency 6
—$1.00 - $2.20
Deli ham, lean
#4094 kcal · P 14.4 · F 3.4 · C 0.8
~3 slices · 85 g
Efficiency 6
—$0.80 - $3.00
Black beans, cooked
#41227 kcal · P 15.3 · F 0.9 · C 41.3
1 cup cooked · 172 g
Efficiency 5
Longevity note. Fiber, folate; Blue Zone staple
Fiber, folate; Blue Zone staple
$0.20 - $0.60
Mozzarella, part-skim
#4271 kcal · P 6.7 · F 4.5 · C 0.8
1 oz · 28 g
Efficiency 4
—$0.30 - $0.90
Wagyu steak, cooked
#43384 kcal · P 28.8 · F 28.8 · C 0
~4 oz · 120 g
Efficiency 2
—$12.00 - $60.00
Cheddar cheese
#44113 kcal · P 7 · F 9.2 · C 0.4
1 oz · 28 g
Efficiency 2
Longevity note. Calcium, vitamin K2
Calcium, vitamin K2
$0.40 - $1.20
Cheese pizza
#45285 kcal · P 11.8 · F 10.7 · C 35.3
1 slice · 107 g
Efficiency 2
—$1.00 - $5.00
Tempeh
#46163 kcal · P 17 · F 9.3 · C 7.7
~3 oz · 85 g
Efficiency 5
Longevity note. Fermented soy; fiber, isoflavones
Fermented soy; fiber, isoflavones
$0.90 - $1.80
Pork sausage, cooked
#47228 kcal · P 11.9 · F 19.6 · C 0.7
2 links · 70 g
Efficiency 2
—$0.70 - $2.00
Peanut butter
#48188 kcal · P 8 · F 16 · C 6.4
2 tbsp · 32 g
Efficiency 2
—$0.20 - $0.50
Bacon, cooked
#49130 kcal · P 8.9 · F 10.1 · C 0.3
3 slices · 24 g
Efficiency 1
—$0.50 - $1.50
Tofu, firm
#50202 kcal · P 23.8 · F 12.6 · C 4.2
~3/4 cup · 140 g
Efficiency 5
Longevity note. Soy isoflavones, calcium; plant protein
Soy isoflavones, calcium; plant protein
$0.40 - $1.20