Consuming 25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, might reduce the risk of heart disease, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

These are some of the most concentrated sources of soy protein:

Soy Protein Per Serving
(food serving | amount | grams)

Tempeh | 1 cup | 32g

Tofu | 1 cup | 20g

Yellow soybeans | 1/2 cup | 14g

Soy nuts | 1/3 cup | 13g

Edamame | 1/2 cup | 11g

Soy milk (plain, calcium-fortified) | 1 cup | 10g

For further background on soybean products, as well as recipes and dietary tips:

American Soybean Association
Suite 100
12125 Woodcrest Executive Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
1-800-688-7692
www.amsoy.org

Soyfoods Association of North America
1723 U St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 986-5600

United Soybean Board
424 Second Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98119
1-800-TALK-SOY (1-800-825-5769)
www.talksoy.com
www.soyfoods.com