How much ham for 30 g of protein?
About 208 kcal of ham gets you there.
143 gfor 30 g protein
208 kcalthose grams cost
20.9 gprotein per 100 g
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| Target | Ham (lean, roasted) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 96 g | 139 kcal |
| 25 g protein | 119 g | 173 kcal |
| 30 g protein | 143 g | 208 kcal |
| 35 g protein | 167 g | 242 kcal |
| 40 g protein | 191 g | 277 kcal |
Common questions
How much ham do I need for 30 g of protein?
143 g of Ham (lean, roasted), which carries about 208 kcal. Ham holds 20.9 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.