How much salmon for 30 g of protein?
About 280 kcal of salmon gets you there.
136 gfor 30 g protein
280 kcalthose grams cost
22.1 gprotein per 100 g
#46of 233 foods by protein per calorie · full ranking
| Target | Salmon (cooked) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 90 g | 186 kcal |
| 25 g protein | 113 g | 233 kcal |
| 30 g protein | 136 g | 280 kcal |
| 35 g protein | 158 g | 326 kcal |
| 40 g protein | 181 g | 373 kcal |
Common questions
How much salmon do I need for 30 g of protein?
136 g of Salmon (cooked), which carries about 280 kcal. Salmon holds 22.1 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.