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Daily protein target

Protein needs differ a lot between pre-dialysis and dialysis. Get a stage-aware band — and a list of common Indian foods that fill it.

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What hits your band — common Indian protein sources

Protein per typical serving. Sorted highest-density first — pair 2–3 from the top with smaller sides to hit your daily band without piling on phosphorus.

  • Chana (boiled)

    ½ cup (100 g)

    protein

    8 g

  • Chicken breast

    30 g (1 oz)

    protein

    7.5 g

  • Fish (any)

    30 g (1 oz)

    protein

    7 g

  • Toor dal (cooked)

    ½ cup (100 g)

    protein

    7 g

  • Egg whole

    1 medium (50 g)

    protein

    6.5 g

  • Moong dal (cooked)

    ½ cup (100 g)

    protein

    6.5 g

  • Cow milk

    1 cup (200 ml)

    protein

    6.4 g

  • Paneer

    30 g

    protein

    5.4 g

  • Curd

    1 katori (150 g)

    protein

    4.7 g

  • Tofu (firm)

    50 g

    protein

    4 g

  • Egg white only

    1 medium

    protein

    3.5 g

  • Roti / chapati

    1 (40 g)

    protein

    3.2 g

  • Cooked rice

    ½ cup (100 g)

    protein

    2.7 g

  • Almonds

    6–8 nuts (10 g)

    protein

    2.1 g

Why plant protein wins

For the same grams of protein, plant sources (dal, tofu, tempeh, chana) come with about 40–50% less absorbable phosphorus than dairy or meat. They also reduce dietary acid load, which slows progression in non-dialysis CKD.

See the protein section of the renal diet guide for the dietitian's breakdown.