A practical medical nutrition reference guide highlighting commonly consumed
vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and clinical protein supplements used in India.
Designed for patient education, diet counselling, obesity management,
diabetes care, sports nutrition, and hospital recovery planning.
Protein Ready Reckoner
Approximate protein content per 100 grams of cooked or ready-to-eat food sources.
Vegetarian Protein Sources
Plant-Based Nutrition
Food Source
Protein Content (per 100g)
Soya Chunks (Boiled/Squeezed)
15g - 18g
Paneer
18g - 21g
Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour)
20g - 25g
Tempeh / Seitan
19g - 24g
Peanuts (Roasted)
24g - 26g
Greek Yogurt / Hung Curd
10g - 12g
Tofu (Extra Firm)
12g - 15g
Cooked Dals (Moong/Masoor/Toor)
7g - 9g
Cooked Chana / Rajma
8g - 9g
Non-Vegetarian Protein Sources
High Biological Value Protein
Food Source
Protein Content (per 100g)
Chicken Breast (Grilled/Boiled)
27g - 31g
Fish (Surmai/Rohu/Salmon)
20g - 25g
Mutton (Goat Meat)
20g - 25g
Prawns / Shrimp
20g - 24g
Whole Eggs (Approx. 2 Large)
12g - 13g
Egg Whites (Approx. 3-4 Whites)
10g - 11g
Protein Supplements
Sports & Clinical Nutrition
Supplement
Protein Content (per 100g)
Whey Protein Isolate
85g - 92g
Whey Protein Concentrate
70g - 80g
Plant Protein Blends
70g - 80g
Casein Protein
75g - 80g
Common Hospital Nutrition Supplements
Clinical Recovery Nutrition
Supplement Name
Protein Content
Main Clinical Use
Ensure High Protein
~30-38g
General recovery, elderly weakness
Nestle Resource High Protein
~34-38g
Post-surgery recovery, malnutrition
PROHANCE HP
~45g
Frailty and high-protein recovery
Nestle Resource Diabetic
~24-28g
Diabetes-specific nutrition
Nepro Complete Renal Nutrition
~27-30g
Dialysis and kidney disease
Peptamen Whey Peptide Diet
~25-30g
ICU, GI intolerance, tube feeding
Resource Instant Protein
~85-90g
Protein fortification in severe deficiency
Protinex Nutritional Protein Mix
~34-37g
Home recovery and supplementation
Nestle Resource High Quality Whey Protein
~70-80g
Whey protein supplementation
Vohance Pro HP
~40-45g
High-protein clinical nutrition
Clinical Note
Protein requirements vary depending on age, body composition,
diabetes status, kidney function, physical activity,
hospitalization, surgery, and muscle mass goals.
Individualized nutrition planning by a qualified doctor or
clinical dietitian is recommended for optimal outcomes.