Avocado - High Protein?

K09

H,

I have been looking for various high-protein foods.

Reading the BBC Food Guide this avocado sandwich claims to have 18g of protein.
Is avocado a good source of protein?

Thanks

rubadub

wikipedia shows avocado as 2% protein.

In that sandwich I guess it is coming from the houmous

rubadub wrote: »

I mentioned gram flour a good while ago as being high in protein, others pointed out it is very low GI too at only 8. Just wondering if people know if it is a good protein to be taking?

Usually it comes in small bags and is not particularly cheap. There is an Indian/ethnic shop in blackrock market now selling 2kg bags for €3.85 which is cheaper than usual. It is normally used for onion bhajis
per 100g
312kcal
Protein 20.7g
Fat 1.34g
Carbs 54.33g
Fibre 9.6g

So 20.7g protein for €1.92, so the same amount as most meats. To compare it pricewise whey at a typical 80%, then 1kg of whey has 800g of protein, and 800g of protein from gram flour would cost €7.42. So is cheaper than most supps, and low in fat, high in fibre and is VERY low GI. Also says it has no gluten. The 2kg bag I got has ingredients listed as channadall & yellow split peas.

Another brand I got was
Mine per 100g is
359kcal
protein 21.6g
carbs 54.3g
of which sugar 2.4g
fat 6.1g
of which saturates 0.9g
fibre 6.3g
sodium 0.35g

http://www.mendosa.com/chanadal.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gram_flour

Hanley

Considering the amount of carbs you have to eat to get that much protein, the sandwich is not a good source.

As for avocado - lots of great healthy fats but very low in protein. 2-4% sounds about right.