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

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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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All Comments (21)

@helpfulcommenter 4 months ago

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-xp3bs 3 months ago

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 4 months ago

Dude you are a blessing to the Vegan/Plant based community.
@DaneSteeves 4 months ago

Would love for this to become a series - tier lists for different vitamins and minerals 👀
@raydawg2115 4 months ago

This mans consistency is what makes me respect him. Not just a fad man. He's dedicated to the vegan lifestyle. I appreciate that.
@sean_patsfield925 1 month ago

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 4 months ago

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 👏👏👏
@Smudgemom2003 4 months ago

Wildcard suggestion: Peas. Since a lot of protein powders are pea protein
@ItsShellers 4 months ago

Best vegan protein break down I've seen. Also thank you for showing beans some respect. ❤🙂
@marykaren7542 4 months ago

I always appreciate a good kitty cameo in your videos. 😆
@shannondevir1996 4 months ago

Thanks, Derek! It's so refreshing to see someone taking the time to dispel old myths and tell it how it really is!
@cheryltotty804 4 months ago

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!
@nuvia_yesenia_writes 4 months ago

Best vegan influencer 🤍
@NoirHammer 4 months ago

This spring Beyond is only using avocado oil and cleaned up their ingredients. Looking forward to that.
@Travizeno92 4 months ago

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.
@100pmistry 4 months ago

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.
@olgayanulevich3930 4 months ago

Derek, you are my health and mood Guru for a few weeks now from the moment I discovered you 💖
@e2dub 1 month ago

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!
@Kx____ 4 months ago

oh this is such a great video, i would love to see you rank best fats (omega sources if you will) and also best iron sources?
@taniellie 4 months ago

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