High Protein Vegan Foods Tier List (BEST & WORST SOURCES)

In this video I go over all of the common high protein plant foods and rank them in a tier list, best to worst. I judge them on how much protein per calorie, how healthy, the cost, the taste and other factors. Some of these might surprise you!

Let me know if you agree with my rankings or what you would change! Did I miss any foods?

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[helpfulcommenter]

If anyone is reading my comment, know this: the reason Derek is one of the best plant-based influencers to follow is because he is an actual Certified Nutritional Practitioner - he knows his stuff. He's not just following trends or spouting pseudoscience. I've been following Derek for years now and I've never once thought "that sounds like BS" because he keeps things simple, honest, and actionable. Derek is the man!

[Elias-xpbs]

2:47 Beans
3:54 Chickpeas
4:31 Lentils
4:54 Legume pasta
5:36 Quinoa
7:12 Tofu
8:46 Tempeh
9:20 Edamame
10:01 TVP
12:20 Soy curls
13:23 Fava bean tofu
14:07 Hemp seeds
14:45 Peanut butter
15:30 Beyond meat
16:16 Mock meats
16:55 Seitan
18:17 Protein powder
19:06 Nutritional yeast
19:59 Spirulina

[_MrSnrub]

Dude you are a blessing to the Vegan/Plant based community.

[raydawg]

This mans consistency is what makes me respect him. Not just a fad man. He's dedicated to the vegan lifestyle. I appreciate that.

[DaneSteeves]

Would love for this to become a series - tier lists for different vitamins and minerals 👀

[sean_patsfield]

Super duper meat eater here… Trying to transition to a more veggie based diet, with minimal meat and using egg white as my main protein source. I really want to try a vegetarian based diet, I love this channel!!

[HenchHerbivore]

What an excellent video concept! I watch these all the time when they’re about exercises and DnD character classes but never thought of doing a vegan protein one. Kicking myself! Nice job 👏👏👏

[Smudgemom]

Wildcard suggestion: Peas. Since a lot of protein powders are pea protein

[ItsShellers]

Best vegan protein break down I've seen. Also thank you for showing beans some respect. ❤🙂

[marykaren]

I always appreciate a good kitty cameo in your videos. 😆

[NoirHammer]

This spring Beyond is only using avocado oil and cleaned up their ingredients. Looking forward to that.

[Travizeno]

You inspire me in a way that might seem small, but is actually quite meaningful to me - you motivate me to go to the store. For someone dealing with anxiety/depression/etc., summoning the energy and will to handle basic tasks like grocery shopping can feel like a major feat. I tend to order food which is unhealthy and costly.

[shannondevir]

Thanks, Derek! It's so refreshing to see someone taking the time to dispel old myths and tell it how it really is!

[jontanneguy]

I consumed 50g of spirulina per day for a month, and it was pretty wild. Body felt like bliss. Incredible energy and mental clarity and vision. You'd also think it would be easier to go to the bathroom, but it was a bit of a struggle as there's so much iron in it! The main problem is the cost. It's a literal algae and one of the easiest things to grow in the right climate. The taste isn't great (pineapple or orange juice really seem to cut the harshness) but it is the one food that can literally shut down any debate on whether we need to eat animal flesh.

Edit: also wanted to comment on the whole 'you need X amount of protein...' blah blah blah. If your growth hormone levels are high enough, you'll get more out of less in terms of the protein you consume, rather than it being flushed down the toilet. Easiest way to get more growth hormone is to do intermittent fasting.

[cheryltotty]

I always enjoy your videos for their information and recipes, but your video editing is awesome. You really know how to keep the visuals interesting, to be relevant to what you're saying, and your cuts are so perfectly timed. Having worked on videos for years, I know how time-consuming it can be to produce quality videos week after week. You are killing it! Thanks for doing the work for our benefit!

[edub]

Good job on your choice to compare these in grams of protein per 100 cals. I’ve done this for years when comparing foods and it always kind of drives me nuts that more people don’t do this. It’s the best way to actually compare foods and their macros for real world use. You just got a new subscriber!

[pmistry]

This is the best video I’ve seen on vegan protein!

I’m also definitely getting the protein powder you use!

It would be cool if you made a tier list on carb or maybe fat sources too.

[taniellie]

I rely on the information you give in these videos because you are actually a nutritionist and you give facts. You're the best!

[olgayanulevich]

Derek, you are my health and mood Guru for a few weeks now from the moment I discovered you 💖

[awanderingdream]

Dude! I had company this weekend and two of us are vegan. I am WFPB and my friend is a vegan - all processed foods. I made the pancakes from your comfort foods cookbook - first breakfast I made from it, and danguh, they were good! I am not a pancake eater but these changed my mind! I also made a chia berry compote to go on top. Even the non-vegans hoovered these in! I believe I am going to do a week from eating from your cookbook! Thanks for all you do for us WFPB eaters! You give knowledge, science and yumminess!! Much appreciated! Plus you and Crystal are just good people and that shines through! Thank you! ✌🏻