Food guide · nutrition data from USDA
Best high-protein foods on semaglutide
Semaglutide can make you feel full sooner, so every bite counts. These foods pack the most protein into small portions to help protect muscle while you lose weight.
Protein-rich foods, ranked
Food and servingProteinCaloriesProtein per 100 cal
Shrimp3 oz, cooked20 g8423.8 g
Canned tuna in water3 oz, drained20 g9022.2 g
Chicken breast3 oz, roasted26 g14018.6 g
Nonfat Greek yogurt6 oz, plain17 g10017 g
Cottage cheese, 2%1/2 cup12 g9013.3 g
Lean ground turkey, 93%3 oz, cooked22 g17012.9 g
Salmon3 oz, cooked22 g17512.6 g
Firm tofu1/2 cup22 g18012.2 g
Skim milk1 cup8 g839.6 g
Edamame1 cup, shelled18 g1909.5 g
Egg1 large6 g728.3 g
Lentils1 cup, cooked18 g2307.8 g
Values are approximate, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and preparation vary.
Protein first
Eat the protein on your plate before anything else, while your appetite is strongest.
Small, often
Three small meals plus a snack is easier than two large ones on semaglutide.
Drink between meals
Sip water through the day, but not with meals, so you have room for food.