Table 16.
Information on the Estimated Total Protein Amount, Based on the Usual Serving Size for the 16 Food Types, Retrieved from the HPB Database: The Average Total Protein Amount (Grams per 100 g Edible Portion) for Each Food Type
| Food Types Analyzed | Grams per 100 g Edible Portion |
|---|---|
| High protein foods | |
| Meat (e.g., beef, lamb, chicken, pork) | 25.06 |
| Seafood (including fish) | 22.73 |
| Nuts | 21.40 |
| Eggs | 12.20 |
| Burgers/fast food | 10.50 |
| Cereals (including bread) | 9.68 |
| Low protein foods | |
| Pasta | 6.60 |
| Milk | 3.97 |
| Rice | 2.56 |
| Pulses (peas, beans, lentils) | 2.48 |
| Vegetables (green and root) | 2.15 |
| Potatoes | 1.98 |
| Margarine | 1.20 |
| Fruits | 0.65 |
| Butter | 0.65 |
| Probiotic drinks | 0.35 |
Abbreviation: HPB, Singapore Health Promotion Board.
The estimated total protein amount was used as a reference to categorize the 16 food types into high-protein foods and low-protein foods. Information on estimated total protein amount (grams per 100 g edible portion) was retrieved from the Singapore HPB database at https://focos.hpb.gov.sg/eservices/ENCF/. The data were accessed in September 2022. The estimated total protein amount values were calculated on the basis of the list of common foods for each food type.