How much sardines for 30 g of protein?
About 253 kcal of sardines gets you there.
122 gfor 30 g protein
253 kcalthose grams cost
24.6 gprotein per 100 g
#38of 233 foods by protein per calorie · full ranking
| Target | Sardines (canned, drained) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 81 g | 169 kcal |
| 25 g protein | 102 g | 211 kcal |
| 30 g protein | 122 g | 253 kcal |
| 35 g protein | 142 g | 296 kcal |
| 40 g protein | 162 g | 338 kcal |
Common questions
How much sardines do I need for 30 g of protein?
122 g of Sardines (canned, drained), which carries about 253 kcal. Sardines holds 24.6 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.