The two main food groups that contribute to protein are the: 'lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds and legumes/beans' group. 'milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives (mostly reduced fat)' group.
What foods are in the Protein Foods Group? All foods made from seafood; meat, poultry, and eggs; beans, peas, and lentils; and nuts, seeds, and soy products are part of the Protein Foods Group.
Eggs. Eggs are rich sources of protein because they contain all the essential amino acids. ... Almonds. ... Chicken. ... Ricotta. ... Skyr. ... Quinoa. ... Tuna.