Puréed Animal-Based Protein Sources

Phase II Animal-Based Protein Sources

**= These foods are acceptable IF in mashed or pureed form

Food Group

Amount

Protein in Grams

Beef,Pork, Poultry**

3 ounces21 grams

Cheese (Cheddar, Mozzarella, Swiss – Reduced Fat)

1 ounce7 grams

Cheese Stick (Reduced Fat)

1 stick = 1 ounce6 grams

Cheese, Ricotta – reduced fat or part skim

½ cup12 grams

Egg

1 Large Egg6 grams

Egg Substitute

½ cup12 grams

Egg Whites

2 Egg Whites8 grams

Fish, white flesh (Bass, Tilapia, Grouper, Snapper, etc.)**

3 ounces21 grams

Fish, fatty (Salmon, Tuna, Bluefish)**

3 ounces21 grams

Fish Tuna, Canned & Packed in Water**

3 ounces21 grams

Ground meat >93% fat free (Beef, Chicken, Turkey, Pork)**

3 ounces24 grams

Milk, Skim or 1%, Lactaid

1 cup8 grams

Skim Plus, Skim Plus Lactose free

1 cup11 grams

Yogurt, Fat Free, Sugar Free

½ cup5 grams

Yogurt Greek Style, Fat Free, Sugar Free

½ cup11 grams