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What are some low protein foods?

The foods lowest in protein include many raw fruits and vegetables, followed by some types of cooked vegetables.   A number of breads and other foods made of grain are also low in protein.

Raw fruits and vegetables low in protein include papaya, blackberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, plantains, lettuce, cauliflower, and broccoli.   Also fruit and vegetable juices such as orange juice and carrot juice. And dried fruits such as prunes.

Some cooked vegetables with low protein are parsnips, sweet potatoes, green beans, chinese cabbage, mushrooms, cauliflower, pumpkin, bamboo shoots, kale, mung beans, potatoes, and sweet corn.   Vegetable soup, mushroom soup and sauerkraut are also low in protein.

Many types of bread are low in protein, such as wheat, rye, oatmeal, or pita bread. Also raisin bread, banana bread, and wheat bran muffins.   Breakfast foods such as instant oatmeal, corn flakes, or frozen waffles are also low in protein.   And dessert foods such as yellow and chocolate cakes or fruit based pies.

Some low protein snack foods are potato chips, tortilla chips, and popcorn.

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All nutritional information comes from the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.

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