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High-protein backpacking meals

Protein per ounce makes it easier to compare compact protein sources without pretending a single food solves a whole meal plan.

BackpackMeals can prioritize protein within complete recipes rather than bolting isolated ingredients onto a menu.

Protein per ounce

Each bar is calculated from one serving in the BackpackMeals catalog.

  1. Protein powder21 g / oz
  2. Freeze-dried scrambled eggs13 g / oz
  3. Beef jerky12 g / oz
  4. TVP crumbles12 g / oz
  5. Soy jerky11 g / oz
  6. Pure Protein Bar11 g / oz
  7. Turkey jerky11 g / oz
  8. Salmon jerky11 g / oz

Protein relative to carried weight

The ranking below divides the catalog protein field by serving weight. Use it alongside calories per ounce and cooking requirements.