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Which grain has the highest protein content?
Which grain has the highest protein content?
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According to the USDA, amaranth has the highest protein content of all raw grains, with 28.1 grams per cup. Other high-protein grains include:
Spelt wheat berries: 10.7 grams per cup
Kamut wheat berries: 9.82 grams per cup
Oats: 26.3 grams per cup
Teff: 25.7 grams per cup
Quinoa: 24 grams per cup
Wild rice: 23.6 grams per cup
Buckwheat: 22.5 grams per cup
Millet: 22 grams per cup