Best Protein Foods for Kids & Teens

Growing bodies need consistent protein from familiar, palatable sources. Aim for 1.0–1.2g per kg from dairy, eggs, lean meat, fish, and legumes.

Top 20 picks

1. 1🧀Parmesan35g/100g
2. 2🧀Pecorino romano32g/100g
3. 3🐔Chicken breast (cooked)31g/100g
4. 4🦃Turkey breast (cooked)30g/100g
5. 5🧀Gruyère30g/100g
6. 6🦆Goose (cooked, no skin)29g/100g
7. 7🧀Emmental (Swiss)29g/100g
8. 8🦃Pheasant (cooked)28g/100g
9. 9🍗Chicken wings (cooked)27g/100g
10. 10🦃Ground turkey (lean, cooked)27g/100g
11. 11🍗Chicken thigh (cooked, no skin)26g/100g
12. 12🧀Comté26g/100g
13. 13🧀Manchego26g/100g
14. 14🐟Salmon (cooked)25g/100g
15. 15🍞Seitan25g/100g
16. 16🍗Chicken liver (cooked)25g/100g
17. 17🐦Quail (cooked)25g/100g
18. 18🧀Cheddar25g/100g
19. 19🧀Gouda25g/100g
20. 20🧀Edam25g/100g