Top Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy (<120mg Na) Foods Highest in Protein (USDA Ranking)

Low-sodium heart-healthy whole foods (<120mg sodium/100g) highest in Protein (g per 100g), verified against the Wise Eating USDA Standard Reference catalog. Essential structural macronutrient for muscle protein synthesis, enzymes, hormones, and satiety.

USDA Leaderboard: Top Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy (<120mg Na) Foods Highest in Protein (USDA Ranking)

Click any food below to open its full 100+ nutrient profile (including 22 vitamins, 11 minerals, amino acids, omega-3s, PRAL acid load, and WHO baby feeding age). Top food in this category: Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu) (52.5 g per 100g).

Rank	USDA Food Item	Protein / 100g	% Daily Value	Per 100 kcal	Calories & Protein
#1	Tofu, dried-frozen (koyadofu)	52.5 g	100%	11 g	477 kcal · 52.5g P
#2	Soy meal, defatted, raw	49.2 g	98.4%	14.6 g	337 kcal · 49.2g P
#3	Cheese, parmesan, low sodium	41.6 g	83.2%	9.22 g	451 kcal · 41.6g P
#4	Soy flour, full-fat, roasted	38.1 g	76.2%	8.68 g	439 kcal · 38.1g P
#5	Soy flour, full-fat, raw	37.8 g	75.6%	8.71 g	434 kcal · 37.8g P
#6	Lupins, mature seeds, raw	36.2 g	72.3%	9.75 g	371 kcal · 36.2g P
#7	Beef, for use with vegetables	32.4 g	64.8%	17 g	191 kcal · 32.4g P
#8	Pheasant, cooked, total edible	32.4 g	64.8%	13.6 g	239 kcal · 32.4g P
#9	Turkey, ground, fat free, pan-broiled crumbles	31.7 g	63.4%	21 g	151 kcal · 31.7g P
#10	Pumpkin seeds, unsalted	29.8 g	59.7%	5.2 g	574 kcal · 29.8g P
#11	Cheese, Swiss, reduced sodium	28.4 g	56.8%	7.59 g	374 kcal · 28.4g P
#12	Cheese, swiss, low sodium	28.4 g	56.8%	7.59 g	374 kcal · 28.4g P
#13	Chicken as ingredient in recipes	28.1 g	56.1%	15.4 g	182 kcal · 28.1g P
#14	Cheese, Mozzarella, reduced sodium	27.5 g	55%	9.82 g	280 kcal · 27.5g P
#15	Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium	27.5 g	55%	9.82 g	280 kcal · 27.5g P
#16	Turkey, Ground, cooked	27.4 g	54.7%	13.5 g	203 kcal · 27.4g P
#17	Beef as ingredient in recipes	26.4 g	52.9%	10.1 g	261 kcal · 26.4g P
#18	Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat	26.1 g	52.3%	20.4 g	128 kcal · 26.1g P
#19	Peanuts, spanish, raw	26.1 g	52.3%	4.59 g	570 kcal · 26.1g P
#20	Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, raw	26.1 g	52.2%	7.66 g	341 kcal · 26.1g P
#21	Pork, fresh, ground, cooked	25.7 g	51.4%	8.65 g	297 kcal · 25.7g P
#22	Peanuts, virginia, raw	25.2 g	50.4%	4.47 g	563 kcal · 25.2g P
#23	Quail, cooked, total edible	25.1 g	50.2%	11.1 g	227 kcal · 25.1g P
#24	Peanuts, valencia, raw	25.1 g	50.2%	4.4 g	570 kcal · 25.1g P
#25	Fish, tuna, fresh, yellowfin, raw	24.4 g	48.8%	22.4 g	109 kcal · 24.4g P
#26	Pheasant, breast, meat only, raw	24.4 g	48.7%	18.3 g	133 kcal · 24.4g P
#27	Cheese, Cheddar, reduced sodium	24.4 g	48.7%	6.12 g	398 kcal · 24.4g P
#28	Cheese, low-sodium, cheddar or colby	24.4 g	48.7%	6.12 g	398 kcal · 24.4g P
#29	Yardlong beans, mature seeds, raw	24.3 g	48.7%	7.01 g	347 kcal · 24.3g P
#30	Nuts, walnuts, black, dried	24.1 g	48.1%	3.89 g	619 kcal · 24.1g P
#31	Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked	24 g	48%	24.2 g	99 kcal · 24g P
#32	Dove, cooked (includes squab)	23.9 g	47.8%	11.2 g	213 kcal · 23.9g P
#33	Cowpeas, catjang, mature seeds, raw	23.9 g	47.7%	6.95 g	343 kcal · 23.9g P
#34	Turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, raw	23.7 g	47.3%	21.7 g	109 kcal · 23.7g P
#35	Turkey, whole, breast, meat only, raw	23.7 g	47.3%	20.8 g	114 kcal · 23.7g P

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