High-Protein Diet with the Best Meat Cuts

Protein keeps you full, supports muscle and helps with recovery — and meat is one of the most complete sources there is. The trick to a high-protein diet is choosing cuts that deliver plenty of protein without too much extra fat. Here's our butcher's guide.

1. Beef

Beef is packed with protein, iron, zinc and B12. For lean eating, choose cuts from hard-working muscles and trim visible fat.

• Rump and rump cap: flavourful and lean — try grass-fed rump cap steak or grain-fed Angus rump cap.
• Grass-fed beef is naturally leaner — browse our grass-fed range.
• Lean mince: fresh minced beef is a meal-prep staple for bowls, burgers and bolognese.

Love wagyu? It's higher in fat, but leaner wagyu cuts like wagyu rump make a great occasional treat.

2. Pork

Pork has an undeserved reputation as a fatty meat. Lean cuts like tenderloin and loin are comparable to chicken breast in protein.

• Choose lean, unprocessed cuts and skip heavily cured products.
• Trim external fat before cooking.
• Explore our pork selection for lean options.

3. Lamb

Lamb is rich and flavourful, and still works in a high-protein plan when you choose leaner cuts.

• Leg is one of the leanest lamb cuts; trim fat before roasting.
• A lamb rack makes a protein-rich dinner — simply trim the fat cap if you're keeping things lean.
• See our full lamb range.

4. Chicken

The classic high-protein choice. Boneless chicken breast is about as lean as it gets, while boneless chicken leg (skin removed) offers more flavour for a little more fat. Browse all poultry.

5. Duck breast

Often overlooked, duck breast is rich in protein and iron. Remove the skin for a leaner meal, or render it crisp and pour off the fat. Try our French duck breast or explore more duck.

Don't forget the fish

Seafood is lean and protein-rich, and oily fish adds omega-3s. Wild-caught sockeye salmon, barramundi and king prawns are easy weeknight wins. Shop all seafood.

Mmmm! makes it easy to stock up on quality protein, with islandwide delivery and pickup at Novena Square. For more on choosing beef, read grass-fed vs. grain-fed.