Everyday SuperValu staples ranked by protein density, plus selected branded examples.
Selected SuperValu own-brand examples from product records held in our site data, ranked by protein per 100 calories. Values and availability can change; check the current pack and retailer. Photos appear only where a barcode match is confirmed in Open Food Facts.
| # | Food | Protein / 100 kcal | Reference protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tinned tuna (in spring water) Fish | 23.1g | 25g / 100g |
| 2 | Chicken breast Poultry | 20.9g | 23g / 100g |
| 3 | Low-fat cottage cheese Dairy | 16.7g | 12g / 100g |
| 4 | Tinned pink salmon Fish | 15.5g | 22g / 100g |
| 5 | Lean beef mince (5% fat) Meat | 15.3g | 21g / 100g |
| 6 | Turkey mince Poultry | 14g | 20g / 100g |
| 7 | Natural Greek-style yoghurt Dairy | 9.3g | 9g / 100g |
| 8 | Whole milk Dairy | 5.3g | 3.4g / 100ml |
| 9 | Porridge oats Grains | 3g | 11g / 100g |
Staple figures are estimates, not current product labels or prices. Check the current pack for the specific brand and preparation.
The most protein-dense generic staple at SuperValu is tinned tuna (in spring water), at about 23.1g of protein per 100 calories. A real day mixes a few sources for variety — set your own target with the macro calculator.
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Tinned tuna (in spring water), at about 23.1g of protein per 100 calories. See the full ranked table above.
We compare 9 everyday high-protein staples stocked at SuperValu, covering poultry, meat, fish, dairy, eggs, legumes and grains, ranked by protein per 100 calories.
They're selected from product records held in our site data, not fetched live. Values and availability can change, so check the current pack and retailer. Photos appear only where a barcode match is confirmed in Open Food Facts.
