How much chicken thigh for 30 g of protein?
About 217 kcal of chicken thigh gets you there.
121 gfor 30 g protein
217 kcalthose grams cost
24.8 gprotein per 100 g
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| Target | Chicken thigh (roasted) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 81 g | 145 kcal |
| 25 g protein | 101 g | 181 kcal |
| 30 g protein | 121 g | 217 kcal |
| 35 g protein | 141 g | 253 kcal |
| 40 g protein | 162 g | 289 kcal |
Common questions
How much chicken thigh do I need for 30 g of protein?
121 g of Chicken thigh (roasted), which carries about 217 kcal. Chicken thigh holds 24.8 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.