Eight Plant-Based Sources of Protein
By SSuchy
Tofu

Tofu has 17 grams of protein in a one-cup serving and is considered a complete protein.  However, it is not as high-quality as animal sources because it has a lower proportion of amino acids.  Soy proteins like tofu should not be used to completely replace meat in a diet but is a great way to scale back fatty sources of protein by supplementing leaner sources.

By SSuchy— Last Modified: 09/27/2012, First Published: 03/05/2012