How much mackerel for 30 g of protein?
About 330 kcal of mackerel gets you there.
126 gfor 30 g protein
330 kcalthose grams cost
23.9 gprotein per 100 g
#60of 233 foods by protein per calorie · full ranking
| Target | Mackerel (cooked) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 84 g | 220 kcal |
| 25 g protein | 105 g | 275 kcal |
| 30 g protein | 126 g | 330 kcal |
| 35 g protein | 147 g | 384 kcal |
| 40 g protein | 168 g | 439 kcal |
Common questions
How much mackerel do I need for 30 g of protein?
126 g of Mackerel (cooked), which carries about 330 kcal. Mackerel holds 23.9 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.