Best high-protein backpacking food
Most trail food is carbs and fat. If you're trying to hit a protein target on a long trip, these are the foods that give you the most grams of protein per ounce of pack weight. The current leaders: 100% Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate (22.4 g/oz), Chocolate Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate (21.1 g/oz), Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla (20.8 g/oz), Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate (18.9 g/oz), 100% Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate (18.9 g/oz).
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| Food | kcal/oz | protein g/oz ↓ | g protein /100 kcal | $ / 1,000 kcal | kcal/serv | protein/serv | serving g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate Bio Chem · Protein Add-ins | 101 | 22.4 | 22.2 | — | 90 | 20 | 25.3 |
| Chocolate Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate Organic Valley · Protein Add-ins | 113 | 21.1 | 18.6 | — | 140 | 26 | 35 |
| Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla Met-Rx · Protein Add-ins | 113 | 20.8 | 18.3 | — | 120 | 22 | 30 |
| Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate Met-Rx · Protein Add-ins | 112 | 18.9 | 16.9 | — | 130 | 22 | 33 |
| 100% Whey Protein Powder, Chocolate EAS · Protein Add-ins | 109 | 18.9 | 17.3 | — | 150 | 26 | 39 |
| 100% Whey+ Protein Powder, Chocolate EAS · Protein Add-ins | 109 | 18.9 | 17.3 | — | 150 | 26 | 39 |
| 100% Whey Protein Powder, Vanilla EAS · Protein Add-ins | 110 | 17.4 | 15.8 | — | 190 | 30 | 49 |
| Whey + Casein Protein Powder Abbott · Protein Add-ins | 103 | 17.2 | 16.7 | — | 120 | 20 | 33 |
| Cajun Jambalaya Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 131 | 16.8 | 12.9 | $40.36 | 420 | 54 | 91 |
| Buffalo Ranch Chicken Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 149 | 16.3 | 11.0 | $32.60 | 520 | 57 | 99 |
| Coconut Chicken Curry Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 146 | 14.9 | 10.2 | $33.24 | 510 | 52 | 99 |
| Chicken & Broccoli Casserole Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 156 | 14.6 | 9.3 | $28.73 | 590 | 55 | 107 |
| Deli Roast Beef Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 143 | 13.8 | 9.6 | $32.60 | 520 | 50 | 103 |
| Steak Omelette Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 160 | 12.7 | 7.9 | $31.15 | 480 | 38 | 85 |
| Beef Jerky Jack Link's · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 12.1 | 15.0 | — | 80 | 12 | 28 |
| Protein Bar Premier Protein · Bars & Waffles | 114 | 11.8 | 10.3 | — | 290 | 30 | 72 |
| High Protein Bar Premier Protein · Bars & Waffles | 114 | 11.8 | 10.3 | — | 290 | 30 | 72 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Kraft · Cheese | 106 | 11.8 | 11.1 | — | 45 | 5 | 12 |
| Beef Tacos Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 160 | 11.7 | 7.3 | $30.27 | 560 | 41 | 99 |
| Italian Beef Marinara Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 161 | 11.7 | 7.2 | $29.22 | 580 | 42 | 102 |
| Chicken and Mashed Potatoes Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 121 | 11.5 | 9.6 | $27.15 | 460 | 44 | 108 |
| Parmesan Cheese Kraft · Cheese | 113 | 11.3 | 10.0 | — | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Parmesan Cheese Digiorno · Cheese | 113 | 11.3 | 10.0 | — | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Beef Jerky Pacific Gold · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 71 | 11.1 | 15.7 | — | 70 | 11 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky Field Trip · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 91 | 11.1 | 12.2 | — | 90 | 11 | 28 |
| Sausage Scramble Next Mile Meals · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 177 | 10.7 | 6.0 | $28.21 | 530 | 32 | 85 |
| Beef Jerky (28 g serving, FDC 2023754) Tillamook Country Smoker · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 10.1 | 12.5 | — | 80 | 10 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky Country Archer · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 10.1 | 12.5 | — | 80 | 10 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky Bass Pro Shops · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 71 | 10.1 | 14.3 | — | 70 | 10 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky Cattleman's Cut · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 10.1 | 12.5 | — | 80 | 10 | 28 |
| Beef Jerky (28 g serving, FDC 2129115) Tillamook Country Smoker · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 10.1 | 12.5 | — | 80 | 10 | 28 |
| Lift Protein Bar Atkins · Bars & Waffles | 94 | 9.9 | 10.5 | — | 200 | 21 | 60 |
| White Bean Chicken Chili Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 116 | 9.8 | 8.5 | $30.74 | 390 | 33 | 95 |
| Protein Bar Pure Protein · Bars & Waffles | 99 | 9.4 | 9.5 | — | 210 | 20 | 60 |
| Beef Jerky Krave · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 101 | 9.1 | 9.0 | — | 100 | 9 | 28 |
| Parmesan Cheese, Parmesan Good & Gather · Cheese | 111 | 9.1 | 8.2 | — | 110 | 9 | 28 |
| Protein Bar Met-Rx · Bars & Waffles | 87 | 8.7 | 10.0 | — | 200 | 20 | 65 |
| Prime Protein Bar Met-Rx · Bars & Waffles | 87 | 8.7 | 10.0 | — | 200 | 20 | 65 |
| Peanut Chicken Salad Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 125 | 8.7 | 6.9 | $28.55 | 420 | 29 | 95 |
| EPIC Chicken Sriracha Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 77 | 8.4 | 11.0 | — | 100 | 11 | 37 |
| EPIC BBQ Seasoned Chicken Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 69 | 8.4 | 12.2 | — | 90 | 11 | 37 |
| EPIC Beef Barbacoa-Inspired Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 84 | 8.4 | 10.0 | — | 110 | 11 | 37 |
| EPIC Chicken Sriracha Bars 12 Count EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 77 | 8.4 | 11.0 | — | 100 | 11 | 37 |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle Casserole Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 122 | 8.3 | 6.8 | $22.30 | 560 | 38 | 130 |
| Chicken Pho Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 116 | 8.1 | 6.9 | $28.18 | 390 | 27 | 95 |
| Chicken and Dumplings Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 133 | 8.0 | 6.0 | $20.82 | 600 | 36 | 128 |
| Chicken Pho (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 114 | 8.0 | 7.0 | $21.70 | 230 | 16 | 57 |
| Buffalo-Style Chicken Mac & Cheese Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 126 | 7.9 | 6.2 | $21.53 | 580 | 36 | 130 |
| Breakfast Skillet Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 139 | 7.5 | 5.4 | $24.02 | 520 | 28 | 106 |
| Protein Bar Orgain · Bars & Waffles | 99 | 7.1 | 7.1 | — | 140 | 10 | 40 |
| Beef Jerky Moab · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 81 | 7.1 | 8.8 | — | 80 | 7 | 28 |
| Calabrese Salami Hormel · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 91 | 7.1 | 7.8 | — | 90 | 7 | 28 |
| Veggie Chorizo Breakfast Scramble Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 147 | 7.1 | 4.8 | $21.53 | 580 | 28 | 112 |
| Larabar Protein Cinnamon Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 139 | 6.9 | 5.0 | — | 220 | 11 | 45 |
| EPIC Jalapeno Beef Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 84 | 6.9 | 8.2 | — | 110 | 9 | 37 |
| Breakfast Fried Rice Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 135 | 6.8 | 5.0 | $19.52 | 640 | 32 | 134 |
| Cajun Style Jambalaya Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 135 | 6.8 | 5.0 | $19.52 | 640 | 32 | 134 |
| Kung Pao Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 123 | 6.8 | 5.5 | $21.53 | 580 | 32 | 134 |
| Babybel, Semisoft Cheese, Original Babybel · Cheese | 94 | 6.7 | 7.1 | — | 70 | 5 | 21 |
| The Laughing Cow, Mini Babybel, Semisoft Cheddar Cheeses The Laughing Cow · Cheese | 94 | 6.7 | 7.1 | — | 70 | 5 | 21 |
| Yellow Curry with Chicken & Rice Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 6.7 | 5.2 | $24.98 | 500 | 26 | 110 |
| Protein Bar, Blueberry RXBAR · Bars & Waffles | 109 | 6.5 | 6.0 | — | 200 | 12 | 52 |
| Larabar Protein Lemon Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 139 | 6.3 | 4.5 | — | 220 | 10 | 45 |
| Kind, Hickory Smoked Bold Savory Snack Bar Kind · Bars & Waffles | 145 | 6.3 | 4.3 | — | 230 | 10 | 45 |
| Kind, Almond Protein Bar, Hickory Smoked Kind · Bars & Waffles | 145 | 6.3 | 4.3 | — | 230 | 10 | 45 |
| Chili Mac with Beef Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 121 | 6.3 | 5.2 | $27.15 | 460 | 24 | 108 |
| Classic Chili Mac with Beef Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 121 | 6.3 | 5.2 | $21.72 | 690 | 36 | 162 |
| Classic Peanut Butter Spread Squeeze Packs, Classic Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 186 | 6.2 | 3.3 | — | 210 | 7 | 32 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 149 | 6.2 | 4.1 | $15.23 | 820 | 34 | 156 |
| Beef Stew Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 6.2 | 4.8 | $29.74 | 420 | 20 | 92 |
| EPIC Beef Apple + Uncured Bacon Bar EPIC Provisions · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 100 | 6.1 | 6.2 | — | 130 | 8 | 37 |
| Beef Lasagna Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 122 | 6.1 | 5.0 | $28.39 | 440 | 22 | 102 |
| Hard Salami Bites, Hard Salami Hormel · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 111 | 6.1 | 5.5 | — | 110 | 6 | 28 |
| Protein Bar RXBAR · Bars & Waffles | 112 | 6.0 | 5.4 | — | 130 | 7 | 33 |
| Jif 5 Ounce Creamy Squeeze Peanut Butter 4 Pack Jif · Nut Butters & Spreads | 163 | 6.0 | 3.7 | — | 190 | 7 | 33 |
| Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 137 | 5.8 | 4.2 | $18.53 | 620 | 26 | 128 |
| Chicken Tikka Masala Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 132 | 5.7 | 4.3 | $22.30 | 560 | 24 | 120 |
| Chicken Fried Rice Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 5.6 | 4.3 | $20.82 | 600 | 26 | 132 |
| Beef Stroganoff with Noodles Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 130 | 5.6 | 4.3 | $22.30 | 560 | 24 | 122 |
| Cinnamon Almond Butter Squeeze Packs, Cinnamon Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 177 | 5.3 | 3.0 | — | 200 | 6 | 32 |
| Honey Almond Butter Squeeze Packs, Honey Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 168 | 5.3 | 3.2 | — | 190 | 6 | 32 |
| Chicken Teriyaki Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 111 | 5.3 | 4.8 | $27.15 | 460 | 22 | 118 |
| Pad Thai with Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 5.2 | 4.0 | $24.98 | 500 | 20 | 110 |
| Hard Salami Hormel · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 111 | 5.1 | 4.5 | — | 110 | 5 | 28 |
| Summer Sausage (56 g serving, FDC 2622056) Hillshire Farm · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 91 | 5.1 | 5.6 | — | 180 | 10 | 56 |
| Summer Sausage Johnsonville · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 91 | 5.1 | 5.6 | — | 180 | 10 | 56 |
| Summer Sausage (56 g serving, FDC 449068) Bridgford · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 101 | 5.1 | 5.0 | — | 200 | 10 | 56 |
| Biscuits and Gravy Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 123 | 5.0 | 4.1 | $21.28 | 540 | 22 | 124 |
| Korean Inspired Beef Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 130 | 4.9 | 3.8 | $21.53 | 580 | 22 | 126 |
| Monster Trail Mix Nature's Promise · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 161 | 4.7 | 2.9 | — | 170 | 5 | 30 |
| Organic Trail Mix Nature's Harvest · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 132 | 4.7 | 3.6 | — | 140 | 5 | 30 |
| Spaghetti with Beef Marinara Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 118 | 4.7 | 4.0 | $24.98 | 500 | 20 | 120 |
| Swanson Original White Chunk Fully Cooked Chicken, 2.6 OZ Pouch Swanson · Protein Add-ins | 27 | 4.6 | 17.1 | — | 70 | 12 | 73.7 |
| Clif Bar Energy Bars Variety Pack, 2.40 Oz, 18 Count Clif · Bars & Waffles | 108 | 4.6 | 4.2 | — | 260 | 11 | 68 |
| Summer Sausage (56 g serving, FDC 2622054) Hillshire Farm · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 91 | 4.6 | 5.0 | — | 180 | 9 | 56 |
| Classic Cashew Butter Squeeze Packs, Classic Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 186 | 4.4 | 2.4 | — | 210 | 5 | 32 |
| Classic Biscuits & Gravy Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 131 | 4.4 | 3.3 | $16.66 | 900 | 30 | 195 |
| Kind, Fruit & Nut Bar Kind · Bars & Waffles | 149 | 4.3 | 2.9 | — | 210 | 6 | 40 |
| Kind, Fruit & Nut Delight Bar Kind · Bars & Waffles | 142 | 4.3 | 3.0 | — | 200 | 6 | 40 |
| Golden Couscous Bob's Red Mill · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 104 | 4.3 | 4.1 | — | 220 | 9 | 60 |
| Swanson Garlic and Herbs White Chunk Fully Cooked Chicken, 2.6 OZ Pouch Swanson · Protein Add-ins | 31 | 4.2 | 13.8 | — | 80 | 11 | 73.7 |
| Pad Thai Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 114 | 4.2 | 3.7 | $23.89 | 460 | 17 | 114 |
| Pasta Primavera Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 115 | 4.2 | 3.6 | $26.11 | 440 | 16 | 108 |
| Clif, Energy Bar, Peanut Toffee Buzz Clif · Bars & Waffles | 104 | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | 250 | 10 | 68 |
| Jif 27 Ounce Chocolate Peanut Butter Squeeze Twinpack 2 Pack Jif · Nut Butters & Spreads | 162 | 4.0 | 2.5 | — | 200 | 5 | 35 |
| Jif 13.5 Ounce Squeeze Peanut Butter Chocolate Each Jif · Nut Butters & Spreads | 162 | 4.0 | 2.5 | — | 200 | 5 | 35 |
| Indulgent Trail Mix Nature's House · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 142 | 4.0 | 2.9 | — | 140 | 4 | 28 |
| Navajo Trail Mix Northwest Delights · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 131 | 4.0 | 3.1 | — | 129 | 4 | 28 |
| Summer Sausage (56 g serving, FDC 2286572) Bridgford · Jerky & Shelf-Stable Meat | 96 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — | 190 | 8 | 56 |
| Original Instant Oatmeal Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 101 | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | 100 | 4 | 28 |
| Original Instant Oatmeal Kroger · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 111 | 4.0 | 3.6 | — | 110 | 4 | 28 |
| Granola with Milk and Blueberries Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 127 | 4.0 | 3.2 | $15.98 | 500 | 16 | 112 |
| Mushroom Risotto (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 4.0 | 3.1 | $19.19 | 260 | 8 | 57 |
| Pad Thai (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 119 | 4.0 | 3.3 | $20.79 | 240 | 8 | 57 |
| Mushroom Risotto Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 122 | 3.9 | 3.2 | $26.80 | 410 | 13 | 95 |
| Energizer Trail Mix From Nature To You · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 123 | 3.8 | 3.1 | — | 130 | 4 | 30 |
| Couscous Good & Gather · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 107 | 3.8 | 3.5 | — | 170 | 6 | 45 |
| Maple Cashew Butter Squeeze Packs, Maple Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 177 | 3.5 | 2.0 | — | 200 | 4 | 32 |
| Kind, Fruit & Nut Bar In Yogurt Kind · Bars & Waffles | 142 | 3.5 | 2.5 | — | 200 | 5 | 40 |
| Instant Oatmeal (40 g serving, FDC 409993) Nature's Path · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 113 | 3.5 | 3.1 | — | 160 | 5 | 40 |
| Instant Oatmeal (32 g serving, FDC 410015) Nature's Path · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 115 | 3.5 | 3.1 | — | 130 | 4 | 32 |
| Original Couscous, Original Near East · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 96 | 3.5 | 3.7 | — | 190 | 7 | 56 |
| Creamy Garlic Pasta Side Dish, Garlic Knorr · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 105 | 3.5 | 3.3 | — | 240 | 8 | 65 |
| Cuban Black Beans & Rice Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 124 | 3.5 | 2.8 | $19.96 | 250 | 7 | 57 |
| Clif Bar, Clif Kit's Organic, Fruit + Nut Bar, Peanut Butter Clif · Bars & Waffles | 113 | 3.4 | 3.0 | — | 200 | 6 | 50 |
| Pasta Marinara Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 105 | 3.4 | 3.2 | $29.70 | 370 | 12 | 100 |
| Monster Trail Mix Archer Farms · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 135 | 3.4 | 2.5 | — | 200 | 5 | 42 |
| Rice & Chicken Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 118 | 3.3 | 2.8 | $24.98 | 500 | 14 | 120 |
| Chocolate Instant Oatmeal, Chocolate Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 105 | 3.2 | 3.1 | — | 130 | 4 | 35 |
| Classic Instant Oatmeal, Classic Bob's Red Mill · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 113 | 3.2 | 2.9 | — | 140 | 4 | 35 |
| Couscous 365 by Whole Foods Market · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 101 | 3.2 | 3.2 | — | 220 | 7 | 62 |
| Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup With Shrimp, Shrimp Maruchan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 128 | 3.1 | 2.4 | — | 290 | 7 | 64 |
| Chicken Flavor Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup, Chicken Maruchan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 128 | 3.1 | 2.4 | — | 290 | 7 | 64 |
| Organic Almond Butter Covered Almonds, Almond Butter Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 182 | 3.0 | 1.7 | — | 180 | 3 | 28 |
| Thai Curry Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 113 | 3.0 | 2.6 | $28.92 | 380 | 10 | 95 |
| M&M's, Chocolate Candies, Peanut (49.3 g serving, FDC 662196) M&M's · Candy & Sweets | 144 | 2.9 | 2.0 | — | 250 | 5 | 49.3 |
| Trail Mix Nature's Kitchen · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 123 | 2.8 | 2.3 | — | 130 | 3 | 30 |
| Cascade Trail Mix Northwest Delights · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 132 | 2.8 | 2.1 | — | 140 | 3 | 30 |
| Justin's Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Justin's · Nut Butters & Spreads | 156 | 2.8 | 1.8 | — | 220 | 4 | 40 |
| Kind, Fiber Plus Bar, Blueberry Pecan Kind · Bars & Waffles | 135 | 2.8 | 2.1 | — | 190 | 4 | 40 |
| Fruit & Cream Instant Oatmeal Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 104 | 2.8 | 2.7 | — | 110 | 3 | 30 |
| Beef Flavor Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup, Beef Maruchan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 130 | 2.8 | 2.1 | — | 280 | 6 | 61 |
| Larabar, Bar, Lemon Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 122 | 2.8 | 2.3 | — | 220 | 5 | 51 |
| Ramen Noodles Maruchan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 133 | 2.7 | 2.0 | — | 300 | 6 | 64 |
| Chopped Macadamia Nuts 365 by Whole Foods Market · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 204 | 2.7 | 1.3 | — | 230 | 3 | 32 |
| Flavor Variety Instant Oatmeal Quaker · Breakfast & Oatmeal | 105 | 2.6 | 2.5 | — | 160 | 4 | 43 |
| Jin Ramen Korean Style Instant Noodle, Jin Ramen Korean Style Ottogi · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 118 | 2.6 | 2.2 | — | 500 | 11 | 120 |
| Spicy Jin Ramen Korean Style Instant Noodles, Spicy Ottogi · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 118 | 2.6 | 2.2 | — | 500 | 11 | 120 |
| Flour Tortillas Verole · Tortillas | 70 | 2.6 | 3.7 | — | 81 | 3 | 33 |
| Birria Ramen Noodle Instant Soup Mix, Birria Tapatio · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 119 | 2.6 | 2.2 | — | 230 | 5 | 55 |
| Mashed Potatoes, Mashed Great Value · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 103 | 2.6 | 2.5 | — | 80 | 2 | 22 |
| Filled With Nutella Crispy Wafer Nutella · Nut Butters & Spreads | 142 | 2.6 | 1.8 | — | 110 | 2 | 22 |
| Flour Tortillas Psst · Tortillas | 82 | 2.5 | 3.1 | — | 130 | 4 | 45 |
| Flour Tortillas Mas Y Mas · Tortillas | 82 | 2.5 | 3.1 | — | 130 | 4 | 45 |
| Larabar Gingerbread Fruit & Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 120 | 2.5 | 2.1 | — | 190 | 4 | 45 |
| Larabar Lemon Fruit & Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 126 | 2.5 | 2.0 | — | 200 | 4 | 45 |
| Larabar Snickerdoodle Fruit & Nut Bar Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 120 | 2.5 | 2.1 | — | 190 | 4 | 45 |
| Idahoan, Signature Mashed Potatoes, Russets Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 99 | 2.5 | 2.5 | — | 80 | 2 | 23 |
| M&M's, Chocolate Candies, Peanut (46 g serving, FDC 2087903) M&M's · Candy & Sweets | 148 | 2.5 | 1.7 | — | 240 | 4 | 46 |
| Flour Tortillas, Flour Guerrero · Tortillas | 85 | 2.4 | 2.9 | — | 210 | 6 | 70 |
| Flour Tortillas La Banderita · Tortillas | 85 | 2.4 | 2.8 | — | 180 | 5 | 60 |
| Clif Bar, Clif Kit's Organic, Fruit + Nut Bar, Chocolate Almond Coconut Clif · Bars & Waffles | 112 | 2.4 | 2.1 | — | 190 | 4 | 48 |
| Snickers, Snickers Minis Snickers · Candy & Sweets | 134 | 2.4 | 1.8 | — | 170 | 3 | 36 |
| Knorr Pasta Sides Cheddar Broccoli Fusilli 4.3 Oz, Broccoli; Cheddar Knorr · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 73 | 2.3 | 3.2 | — | 220 | 7 | 85 |
| Snickers, Mixed Nuts Candy Bar Snickers · Candy & Sweets | 136 | 2.3 | 1.7 | — | 240 | 4 | 49.9 |
| Nutella Ferrero With Breadsticks Nutella · Nut Butters & Spreads | 147 | 2.2 | 1.5 | — | 270 | 4 | 52 |
| Snickers, Milk Chocolate, Peanut, Caramel, Nougat Snickers · Candy & Sweets | 139 | 2.1 | 1.5 | — | 130 | 2 | 26.6 |
| Kind, Fruit & Nut Bar, Almonds & Apricots In Yogurt Kind · Bars & Waffles | 135 | 2.1 | 1.6 | — | 190 | 3 | 40 |
| Ramen Noodle Soup Nissin · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 94 | 2.1 | 2.2 | — | 180 | 4 | 54 |
| Idahoan, Loaded Baked, Homestyle Casserole Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 105 | 2.1 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 27 |
| Flour Tortillas Guerrero · Tortillas | 83 | 2.1 | 2.5 | — | 120 | 3 | 41 |
| 2.87Oz Fritos Hot Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 162 | 2.0 | 1.3 | — | 160 | 2 | 28 |
| 4.62Oz Fritos 0Flamas Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 152 | 2.0 | 1.3 | — | 150 | 2 | 28 |
| 4.62Oz Fritos Regular Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 162 | 2.0 | 1.3 | — | 160 | 2 | 28 |
| Fritos Regular 10.25z Fritos · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 162 | 2.0 | 1.3 | — | 160 | 2 | 28 |
| Cookies Filled With Nutella Hazelnut Spread Biscuits, Cookies Filled With Nutella Hazelnut Spread Nutella · Nut Butters & Spreads | 142 | 2.0 | 1.4 | — | 140 | 2 | 28 |
| Idahoan, Au Gratin Homestyle Casserole Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 101 | 2.0 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 28 |
| Idahoan, Buttery Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 111 | 2.0 | 1.8 | — | 110 | 2 | 28 |
| Idahoan, Homestyle Casserole, Scalloped Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 101 | 2.0 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 28 |
| Idahoan, Homestyle Casserole, Jalapeno Cheddar Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 101 | 2.0 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 28 |
| Idahoan, Mashed Potatoes, Four Cheese Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 111 | 2.0 | 1.8 | — | 110 | 2 | 28 |
| Idahoan Baby Reds Mashed Potatoes, 4.1 Oz Idahoan · Meals, Noodles & Sides | 117 | 2.0 | 1.7 | — | 120 | 2 | 29 |
| Flour Tortillas Ole Mexican Foods · Tortillas | 89 | 1.8 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 32 |
| Flour Tortillas Best Choice · Tortillas | 86 | 1.7 | 2.0 | — | 100 | 2 | 33 |
| Snickers Candy Bars Fun Size, 45 Count, 32.68 Oz Snickers · Candy & Sweets | 133 | 1.7 | 1.3 | — | 80 | 1 | 17 |
| Pringles Crisps BBQ 1.4oz Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 149 | 1.4 | 1.0 | — | 210 | 2 | 40 |
| Pringles Crisps Bbq 16.9oz Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 149 | 1.4 | 1.0 | — | 210 | 2 | 40 |
| Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Blueberry Pop-Tarts · Candy & Sweets | 100 | 1.2 | 1.2 | — | 170 | 2.1 | 48 |
| M&M's, Chocolate Candies M&M's · Candy & Sweets | 136 | 1.2 | 0.9 | — | 230 | 2 | 47.9 |
| Larabar Kid Cinnamon Swirl Bakes Larabar · Bars & Waffles | 126 | 1.0 | 0.8 | — | 120 | 1 | 27 |
| Pringles Crisps BBQ 2.5oz Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 152 | 1.0 | 0.7 | — | 150 | 1 | 28 |
| Pringles Crisps BBQ 5.5oz Pringles · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 152 | 1.0 | 0.7 | — | 150 | 1 | 28 |
| Honey Stinger Waffle, Honey Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 142 | 0.9 | 0.7 | — | 150 | 1 | 30 |
| Honey Stinger, Chocolate Waffle Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.9 | 0.6 | — | 160 | 1 | 30 |
| Dried Mangoes Philippine Brand · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 94 | 0.7 | 0.7 | — | 140 | 1 | 42 |
| Guava Electrolyte Drink Mix, Guava Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 80 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 45 | 0 | 16 |
| Strawberry Electrolyte Drink Mix, Strawberry Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 80 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 45 | 0 | 16 |
| Watermelon Electrolyte Drink Mix, Watermelon Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 80 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 45 | 0 | 16 |
| Acai Berry Electrolyte Drink Mix, Acai Berry Liquid I.V. · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 80 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 45 | 0 | 16 |
| Mandarin Orange Endurance Fuel, Mandarin Orange Tailwind Nutrition · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 105 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 100 | 0 | 27 |
| Skratch Labs, Exercise Hydration Mix Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 94 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 40 | 0 | 12 |
| Hydration Drink Mix With Oranges, Oranges Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 103 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 80 | 0 | 22 |
| Anytime Hydration Drink Mix, Lemon & Lime Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 109 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 50 | 0 | 13 |
| Hydration Drink Mix With Passion Fruit (13 g serving, FDC 776022) Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 109 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 50 | 0 | 13 |
| Hydration Drink Mix With Passion Fruit (13 g serving, FDC 776034) Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 109 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 50 | 0 | 13 |
| Hydration Drink Mix, Lemon & Lime Skratch Labs · Drink Mixes & Electrolytes | 109 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 50 | 0 | 13 |
| Dried Mangoes 7D · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 108 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 42 |
| Dried Green Mangoes Philippine Brand · Trail Mix, Nuts & Salty Snacks | 106 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 75 | 0 | 20 |
| Babybel Plant- Based Vegan Cheese Alternative - 4.23oz / 6ct Babybel · Cheese | 71 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 50 | 0 | 20 |
| Honey Stinger, Honey Waffle, Honey Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 30 |
| Honey Stinger, Vanilla Waffle Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 30 |
| Honey Stinger, Caramel Waffle, Caramel Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 30 |
| Honey Stinger, Gingersnap Waffle, Gingersnap Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 30 |
| Honey Stinger, Lemon Waffle, Lemon Honey Stinger · Bars & Waffles | 151 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 160 | 0 | 30 |
How to read this
Protein per ounce is calculated from the serving size and the protein on the label. Powders and jerky win on protein per ounce, but they carry fewer calories, so pair them with calorie-dense fats like nut butter. The planner balances both for you.
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