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A half cup of beans gives about as much protein as how much meat?

About 1 ounce, without the saturated fat.

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  1. 4 ounces
  2. 1 ounce ✔
  3. 8 ounces

Why: ADA says 1/2 cup of beans provides as much protein as an ounce of meat, without the saturated fat. Beans also contain carbs, so count them in your meal plan.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA says to drain and rinse canned beans to get rid of as much added salt as possible.

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Answer: 1 ounce. ADA says 1/2 cup of beans provides as much protein as an ounce of meat, without the saturated fat. Beans also contain carbs, so count them in your meal plan.

  1. What superstar foods are good for diabetes? (ADA) diabetes.org/food-nutrition/food-and-blood-sugar/diabetes-superstar-foods
    These plant-based proteins do contain carbohydrates, but ½ cup also provides as much protein as an ounce of meat without the saturated fat.
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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