How much mussels for 30 g of protein?
About 217 kcal of mussels gets you there.
126 gfor 30 g protein
217 kcalthose grams cost
23.8 gprotein per 100 g
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| Target | Mussels (cooked) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 84 g | 145 kcal |
| 25 g protein | 105 g | 181 kcal |
| 30 g protein | 126 g | 217 kcal |
| 35 g protein | 147 g | 253 kcal |
| 40 g protein | 168 g | 289 kcal |
Common questions
How much mussels do I need for 30 g of protein?
126 g of Mussels (cooked), which carries about 217 kcal. Mussels holds 23.8 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.