How much chicken breast for 30 g of protein?
About 160 kcal of chicken breast gets you there.
97 gfor 30 g protein
160 kcalthose grams cost
31.0 gprotein per 100 g
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| Target | Chicken breast (roasted) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 64 g | 106 kcal |
| 25 g protein | 81 g | 133 kcal |
| 30 g protein | 97 g | 160 kcal |
| 35 g protein | 113 g | 186 kcal |
| 40 g protein | 129 g | 213 kcal |
Common questions
How much chicken breast do I need for 30 g of protein?
97 g of Chicken breast (roasted), which carries about 160 kcal. Chicken breast holds 31.0 g protein per 100 g.
Why does the same 30 g cost different calories across foods?
Because protein density differs. The comparison pages on this site show the same math across foods, so you can see which sources deliver protein cheapest in calories.
Method
Grams = target ÷ (g protein per 100 g) × 100, USDA FoodData Central base values, cooked weights where cooking applies.