high protein

Bodybuilder's diet type

High protein describes foods or diets containing elevated amounts of protein relative to other nutrients.

The term appears on packaging and in nutrition discussions: a high protein snack, She's on a high protein diet.

Often hyphenated when used as a compound modifier before a noun: high-protein meals.

Opposites
macronutrient composition

high proteinstarchy

Containing complex carbohydrates

carbohydrate-rich · high fiber

protein content level

high proteinmeatless

Without animal flesh

plant-based

Family

high, protein

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G