G1 The GLP-1 Food Guide
eat well while the meds do the heavy lifting

What to Eat on Ozempic

Protein-first, fiber-friendly foods that sit well in a slow-emptying stomach and protect muscle while the medication does the heavy lifting. Browse by category — every entry links to the full USDA breakdown with serving tips.

Meat & poultrySeafoodEggsDairyLegumes & beansVegetablesFruitsGrains & cerealsNuts & seedsBeverages

Meat & poultry 982

Chicken Breast, Roasted

Protein 32.1g · Fiber 0g · Fat 3.24g

Chicken Wing

Protein 30.46g · Fiber 0g · Fat 8.13g

Turkey Breast

Protein 28.71g · Fiber 0g · Fat 7.41g

Chicken Thigh

Protein 24.76g · Fiber 0g · Fat 8.15g

Chicken Drumstick

Protein 23.9g · Fiber 0g · Fat 5.95g

Meat Extender

Protein 41.71g · Fiber 17.5g · Fat 2.97g

Veal, cooked

Protein 36.71g · Fiber 0g · Fat 5.09g

Game Meat, cooked

Protein 36.28g · Fiber 0g · Fat 3.95g

Veal, cooked

Protein 36.16g · Fiber 0g · Fat 6.33g

Beef, cooked

Protein 36.12g · Fiber 0g · Fat 5.8g

Use caution in this category: Lamb, raw, Lamb, cooked, Pork, cooked, Beef, raw — the portion and preparation decide these.

Seafood 136

Tilapia, Cooked

Protein 26.15g · Fiber 0g · Fat 2.65g

Salmon, Atlantic, Cooked

Protein 25.44g · Fiber 0g · Fat 8.13g

Mussels, Cooked

Protein 23.8g · Fiber 0g · Fat 4.48g

Cod, Cooked

Protein 22.83g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0.86g

Shrimp, Cooked

Protein 22.78g · Fiber 0g · Fat 1.7g

Salmon, Sockeye

Protein 22.3g · Fiber 0g · Fat 4.936g

Sardines, Canned

Protein 20.86g · Fiber 0.1g · Fat 10.45g

Steelhead Trout, dried

Protein 77.27g · Fiber 0g · Fat 8.06g

Fish

Protein 62.82g · Fiber 0g · Fat 2.37g

Fish, dried

Protein 62.09g · Fiber 0g · Fat 14.38g

Use caution in this category: Fish, Fish, smoked, Fish, Fish, smoked — the portion and preparation decide these.

Eggs 10

Egg White

Protein 79.9g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0.65g

Egg, dried

Protein 84.08g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0.32g

Egg, dried

Protein 82.4g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0.04g

Egg, dried

Protein 81.1g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0g

Egg, dried

Protein 76.92g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0.04g

Eggplant, raw

Protein 0.98g · Fiber 3g · Fat 0.18g

Eggplant

Protein 0.9g · Fiber 2.5g · Fat 0.7g

Eggplant

Protein 0.851875g · Fiber 2.448g · Fat 0.12g

Eggplant, cooked

Protein 0.83g · Fiber 2.5g · Fat 0.23g

Eggplant, cooked

Protein 0.83g · Fiber 2.5g · Fat 0.23g

Use caution in this category: Egg, whole, Egg, whole, Egg, whole, Egg, Whole — the portion and preparation decide these.

Dairy 20

Whey Protein

Protein 78.13g · Fiber 3.1g · Fat 1.56g

Cheese

Protein 32.14g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0g

Cheese

Protein 31.7g · Fiber 1.8g · Fat 0g

Cheese

Protein 28.4g · Fiber 0g · Fat 5.1g

Cheese

Protein 28.4g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0g

Cheese

Protein 24.6g · Fiber 0g · Fat 7g

Cheese

Protein 24.35g · Fiber 0g · Fat 7g

Yogurt

Protein 8g · Fiber 0.7g · Fat 1.71g

Yogurt

Protein 7.75g · Fiber 0.5g · Fat 1.47g

Yogurt

Protein 7.64g · Fiber 0.5g · Fat 1.69g

Use caution in this category: Cheese, Cheese Sauce, Headcheese, Cheese — the portion and preparation decide these.

Legumes & beans 169

Pinto Beans, Cooked

Protein 9.31g · Fiber 5.4g · Fat 0.48g

Lentils, Cooked

Protein 9.02g · Fiber 7.9g · Fat 0.38g

Black Beans, Cooked

Protein 8.86g · Fiber 8.7g · Fat 0.54g

Chickpeas, Cooked

Protein 8.86g · Fiber 7.6g · Fat 2.59g

Soy Protein Isolate

Protein 88.32g · Fiber 0g · Fat 3.39g

Soy Protein Isolate

Protein 88.32g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0.53g

Soy Protein Concentrate

Protein 63.63g · Fiber 5.5g · Fat 0.46g

Soy Protein Concentrate

Protein 63.63g · Fiber 5.5g · Fat 0.46g

Peanut Flour

Protein 52.2g · Fiber 15.8g · Fat 0.55g

Soy Flour

Protein 51.46g · Fiber 17.5g · Fat 1.22g

Use caution in this category: Tempeh, Tempeh, Tofu, Soybeans, boiled — the portion and preparation decide these.

Vegetables 391

Kale

Protein 2.92g · Fiber 4.1g · Fat 1.49g

Broccoli, Cooked

Protein 2.38g · Fiber 3.3g · Fat 0.41g

Sweet Potato, Baked

Protein 2.01g · Fiber 3.3g · Fat 0.15g

Mushrooms, Cooked

Protein 1.56g · Fiber 2.1g · Fat 0.22g

Spinach

Protein 1.3g · Fiber 1.4g · Fat 0.17g

Zucchini, Cooked

Protein 1.14g · Fiber 1g · Fat 0.36g

Carrots, Cooked

Protein 0.76g · Fiber 3g · Fat 0.18g

Cucumber

Protein 0.625g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0.1775g

Chives

Protein 21.2g · Fiber 26.2g · Fat 3.5g

Peppers

Protein 17.9g · Fiber 21.3g · Fat 3g

Use caution in this category: Olive Loaf, Peppers, dried, Poultry Salad Sandwich Spread, Peppers, dried — the portion and preparation decide these.

Fruits 127

Applebee'S

Protein 26.85g · Fiber 0g · Fat 9.08g

Lemon

Protein 8.62g · Fiber 0.5g · Fat 0.15g

Pomegranate

Protein 7.45g · Fiber 0.8g · Fat 0.18g

Grape Leaves, raw

Protein 5.6g · Fiber 11g · Fat 2.12g

Apricots

Protein 4.9g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0.62g

Grape Leaves, canned

Protein 4.27g · Fiber 9.9g · Fat 1.97g

Bananas

Protein 3.89g · Fiber 9.9g · Fat 1.81g

Prune

Protein 3.7g · Fiber 0g · Fat 0.73g

Apricots, dried

Protein 3.39g · Fiber 7.3g · Fat 0.51g

Figs, dried

Protein 3.3g · Fiber 9.8g · Fat 0.92g

Use caution in this category: Applebee'S, Pomegranates, raw, Kiwifruit, raw, Kiwifruit, raw — the portion and preparation decide these.

Grains & cereals 155

Whole-Wheat Bread

Protein 12.3g · Fiber 6g · Fat 3.55g

Pasta, Whole-Wheat, Cooked

Protein 5.99g · Fiber 3.9g · Fat 1.71g

Quinoa, Cooked

Protein 4.4g · Fiber 2.8g · Fat 1.92g

Corn on the Cob

Protein 3.11g · Fiber 2.8g · Fat 0.74g

Cereals Ready-To-Eat, regular

Protein 31.43g · Fiber 11.9g · Fat 9.56g

Wheat Germ

Protein 23.15g · Fiber 13.2g · Fat 9.72g

Bread

Protein 16.27g · Fiber 7.5g · Fat 4.07g

Cereals Ready-To-Eat

Protein 16.26g · Fiber 9.4g · Fat 2.15g

Rye Flour

Protein 15.91g · Fiber 23.8g · Fat 2.22g

Wheat Bran

Protein 15.55g · Fiber 42.8g · Fat 4.25g

Use caution in this category: Flour, Rolls, Cereals, Cereals Ready-To-Eat, plain — the portion and preparation decide these.

Nuts & seeds 7

Seeds

Protein 48.06g · Fiber 5.2g · Fat 1.61g

Seeds, dried

Protein 8.62g · Fiber 14.9g · Fat 1.68g

Nuts, dried

Protein 6.39g · Fiber 11.7g · Fat 4.45g

Seeds, roasted

Protein 6.2g · Fiber 6g · Fat 2.7g

Nuts, roasted

Protein 3.17g · Fiber 5.1g · Fat 2.2g

Nuts, raw

Protein 2.42g · Fiber 8.1g · Fat 2.26g

Nuts, canned

Protein 2.29g · Fiber 9.3g · Fat 1.62g

Use caution in this category: Walnuts, Nuts, Nuts, without salt, Nuts — the portion and preparation decide these.

Beverages 8

Cocoa, unsweetened

Protein 20g · Fiber 20g · Fat 10g

Barley Malt Flour

Protein 10.28g · Fiber 7.1g · Fat 1.84g

Watercress, raw

Protein 2.3g · Fiber 0.5g · Fat 0.1g

Watermelon

Protein 0.87125g · Fiber 0g · Fat —g

Fruit Smoothie

Protein 0.86g · Fiber 0.9g · Fat 0.14g

Watermelon, raw

Protein 0.61g · Fiber 0.4g · Fat 0.15g

Watermelon, raw

Protein 0.53125g · Fiber 1.535g · Fat 0.07g

Fruit Cocktail, canned

Protein 0.42g · Fiber 1g · Fat 0.05g

Use caution in this category: Cocoa, unsweetened, Cocoa, unsweetened, Waterchestnuts, raw, Waterchestnuts, canned — the portion and preparation decide these.

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