Protein Sources
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Protein is one of the hardest foods to get the right amounts into a special needs child. Here are some suggestions for protein sources for your child’s individual dietary needs.
| Protein | Serving Size | Total Grams Of Protein |
| Almond Butter | 1 tbsp. | 4g |
| Beans, refried | 1 cup | 16g |
| Beef round roast | 3 oz. | 25g |
| Black beans | 1 cup | 15g |
| Blackeyed peas | 1 cup | 13g |
| Broccoli | 1/2 cup | 3g |
| Cashew Butter | 1 tbsp. | 4g |
| Chicken – white meat | 3.5 oz | 31g |
| Chickpeas | 1 cup | 15g |
| Coconut milk | 1 cup | 6g |
| Duck | 3.5 oz | 24g |
| Egg white | 1 egg white | 3g |
| Egg whole | 1 egg | 6g |
| Flounder | 3.5 oz | 30g |
| Hot dog | 2 oz | 7g |
| Hummus | 1 cup | 12 g |
| Kidney beans | 1⁄2 cup | 8g |
| Mutton (Lamb) | 3.5 oz | 17g |
| Pea Protein Powder (Kirkman) | 1 serving | 7.5g |
| Peanut butter | 1 tbsp. | 4g |
| Pork roast (lean) | 3 oz | 21g |
| Rice – white | 1 cup | 4g |
| Rice – brown | 1 cup | 5g |
| Sausage | 1 patty | 5g |
| Stir fry veggies | 1⁄2 cup | 2g |
| Tortilla (Corn) | 1 | 2g |
| Turkey – white meat | 3 oz | 28g |
Some additional thoughts on protein :
- Many kids with autism have low zinc levels, which is a mineral helps process proteins. Check zinc levels in your child to learn if he/she is low in zinc.
- Buy all organic protein sources for your special needs child (and your family if you can!)
- AVOID additives, nitrates, and other ingredients that can upset your child’s stomach.
- AVOID Perdue brand poultry due to arsenic levels in their poultry. Many other brands of conventional chicken also contain arsenic.
