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High Protein: Amazon KDP category data
Amazon Books Best Sellers data for High Protein, updated Nov 2, 2026: median price $17.99, median 168 reviews, average rating 4.6 and a KDPTop opportunity score of 39/100 (highly competitive).
| Price range (middle 50%) | $14.99 – $21.98 |
|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.6 |
| New releases (90 days) | 22% |
| Books on the list | 100 |
| Store | Books |
What stands out
- Its median reviews are 12% of the parent category Special Diet (1,446), one of the easier corners under it.
- 22% of its best sellers came out in the last 90 days, more than in 92% of Books categories: readers here keep buying new titles.
Top 10 High Protein best sellers
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Skinnytaste High Protein: 100 Healthy, Simple Recipes to Fuel Your Day: A Cookbook
by Gina Homolka
- List rank#1
- Price$16.97
- Rating4.6
- Reviews1,056
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Shred Happens: So Easy, So Good: 100+ Protein-Packed Mediterranean Favorites with a Low-Carb Twist; A Cookbook
- List rank#2
- Price$12.42
- Rating4.5
- Reviews2,015
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The $7/Day High Protein Cookbook for Weight Loss: 124 Easy Low Carb Recipes + 30-Day Meal Plan to Burn Fat Naturally, Boost Metabolism, Feel Full & Eat Healthy Without the Stress
- List rank#3
- Price$19.95
- Rating4.3
- Reviews575
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Simply Plants: Feel-Good Vegan Recipes to Nourish the Body and Soul: A Cookbook
by Sadia Badiei
- List rank#4
- Price$32.52
- Rating5.0
- Reviews59
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shredhappens: High Protein, Big Flavor: Unlock 100+ Grams of Protein a Day with 100 Easy, Flavor-Packed Recipes You'll Actually Love; A Low Carb Cookbook
- List rank#5
- Price$32.62
- Reviews-
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The Complete GLP-1 High Protein Cookbook for Weight Loss: Reduce Side Effects, Preserve Lean Muscle, and Feel Full Longer with Easy, Gut-Friendly Recipes | 60-Day Meal Plan
by Brukonie Cahuloke
- List rank#6
- Price$13.99
- Rating4.8
- Reviews116
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The Protein Meal Prep Plan: 30 Weekly Plans + 180 Recipes to Eat Better, Stress Less, and Save Money (Packed with Fiber and 35g+ Protein Per Serving)
- List rank#7
- Price$30.69
- Rating4.7
- Reviews143
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Carnivore for Ageless Living: A Simple Path to Better Health and Lifelong Vitality
by Anita Breeze
- List rank#8
- Price$34.93
- Rating5.0
- Reviews30
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High Protein Low Carb Slow Cooker Cookbook: Craveable Comfort Food with Protein Built In—Easy Dump-and-Go Meals for Busy Weeknights with Full Macros and Truly Low-Carb Recipes
- List rank#9
- Price$19.99
- Rating4.3
- Reviews221
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Protein-Packed Vegetarian: Easy, Nourishing Recipes to Fuel Your Day: A High-Protein Cookbook
by Grace Elkus
- List rank#10
- Price$19.90
- Rating4.6
- Reviews46
FAQ
Is High Protein a good niche for Amazon KDP?
Its KDPTop opportunity score is 39/100, which makes it highly competitive. The median best seller has 168 reviews and sells for $17.99.
How many reviews do you need to rank in High Protein?
The median best seller has 168 reviews, and 41% of them have fewer than 100.
What do High Protein best sellers cost?
The median price is $17.99; half of the best sellers are priced between $14.99 and $21.98.
Can new books break into High Protein?
22% of the current best sellers were released in the last 90 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.