Clinical Nutrition | Evidence-Based Reference
Know Your Protein
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.
Ready reckoner
Protein Ready Reckoner
Approximate protein content per 100 grams of cooked or ready-to-eat food sources.
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Vegetarian 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 sources
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 |
Supplements
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 |
Hospital nutrition
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.
Content Credit
Ms. Deepa Kamath
Dietitian / Nutritionist