These foods contain under 300 calories and 30g of protein. Many actually contain under 200 calories. Thus, these foods are protein dense.⁣ ⁣ Many animal based foods are already protein dense, but when fat is removed and weight of the food remains the same, protein density increases further. This means there is more protein and fewer calories per weight of food.⁣ ⁣ While plant-based foods generally aren’t protein dense, there are a few exceptions. Animal protein is always complete, but while most