That headline is overhyped and misleading. There isn’t a normal everyday food you should suddenly eat “as much as possible” just because it has more protein than eggs.
Let’s break it down clearly:
🥚 How much protein is in eggs?
- 1 egg ≈ 6–7 grams of protein
So “8× more” would mean a food with ~50g protein per similar portion—which is not how normal portions work.
🧠 Foods that have more protein than eggs (per 100g)
These are real examples:
🍗 Chicken breast
- ~30g protein per 100g
👉 About 4–5× more than eggs (not 8× per typical serving)
🥩 Lean beef
- ~25–30g protein
🐟 Tuna
- ~25–30g protein
🧀 Cheese (varies)
- 20–25g protein
🥜 Lentils / beans (plant-based)
- ~9–18g protein (cooked vs dry varies)
⚠️ Important reality check
❌ “Eat as much as possible” is dangerous advice
Too much protein can:
- strain kidneys (in some people)
- cause digestive issues
- lead to excess calorie intake
❌ No single food should dominate your diet
A balanced diet matters more than chasing one “super food”
💡 What you should actually do
✔️ Aim for balanced protein sources:
- eggs 🥚
- chicken 🍗
- fish 🐟
- beans/lentils 🥣
- dairy 🥛
✔️ Spread protein across meals
- Better absorption and muscle use
🧠 Simple takeaway
👉 Some foods have more protein than eggs
👉 But “8× more” claims are exaggerated
👉 And “eat as much as possible” is not healthy advice
If you want, I can:
- calculate how much protein YOU actually need
- or give a high-protein meal plan 👍
