Goal-based ranking
Best foods for weight loss
High protein, high fiber, low added sugar foods that help with satiety and energy balance.
Chia seeds
nut seed
Almonds (raw)
nut seed
Chicken breast (skinless, cooked)
meat
Tuna (canned in water, drained)
seafood
Popcorn (air-popped)
snack
Rolled oats (dry)
grain
Peanut butter (natural)
nut seed
Ground beef (93% lean, cooked)
meat
Chicken thigh (skinless, cooked)
meat
Shrimp (cooked)
seafood
Steel-cut oats (dry)
grain
Sardines (canned in oil, drained)
seafood
Cheddar cheese
dairy
Salmon (Atlantic, cooked)
seafood
Black beans (cooked)
legume
Tofu firm
legume
Lentils (cooked)
legume
Edamame (cooked)
legume
Chickpeas (cooked)
legume
Walnuts
nut seed
Whole wheat bread
grain
Hummus
prepared
Cheerios (original)
grain
Sourdough bread
grain
Eggs (whole)
meat
Cottage cheese (low-fat)
dairy
Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
dairy
Whole wheat pasta (cooked)
grain
Avocado
fruit
Kale (raw)
vegetable