How much fried chicken for 30 g of protein?
About 314 kcal of fried chicken gets you there.
121 gfor 30 g protein
314 kcalthose grams cost
24.8 gprotein per 100 g
#55of 233 foods by protein per calorie · full ranking
| Target | Fried chicken (breast) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 81 g | 209 kcal |
| 25 g protein | 101 g | 262 kcal |
| 30 g protein | 121 g | 314 kcal |
| 35 g protein | 141 g | 366 kcal |
| 40 g protein | 161 g | 419 kcal |
Common questions
How much fried chicken do I need for 30 g of protein?
121 g of Fried chicken (breast), which carries about 314 kcal. Fried chicken 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.