Curated list
Best foods for cutting
Foods that work for athletes in cuts — protein-dominant, satiety-focused, supportive of training despite the deficit.
Why these
Cutting requires preserving muscle in a deficit. Protein-density and satiety per calorie are the key metrics.
15 top picks
- 1. Chicken breast 287 kcal · 53.9g P · 1 medium breast
- 2. Turkey breast 153 kcal · 33.9g P · 4 oz
- 3. Cod 119 kcal · 26g P · 4 oz fillet
- 4. Canned tuna (in water) 165 kcal · 36.9g P · 1 can (5 oz)
- 5. Tilapia 108 kcal · 22.6g P · 4 oz fillet
- 6. Shrimp 112 kcal · 27.1g P · 4 oz
- 7. Eggs (large) 78 kcal · 6.5g P · 1 large egg
- 8. Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) 145 kcal · 24.5g P · 1 cup
- 9. Cottage cheese (low-fat) 183 kcal · 24.9g P · 1 cup
- 10. Whey protein (1 scoop) 114 kcal · 24g P · 1 scoop (~30g)
- 11. Broccoli 32 kcal · 2.2g P · 1 cup chopped
- 12. Spinach 7 kcal · 0.9g P · 1 cup raw
- 13. Cauliflower 27 kcal · 2g P · 1 cup chopped
- 14. Asparagus 27 kcal · 2.9g P · 1 cup
- 15. Cucumber 19 kcal · 0.8g P · 1 cup sliced
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