How much scallops for 30 g of protein?
About 162 kcal of scallops gets you there.
146 gfor 30 g protein
162 kcalthose grams cost
20.5 gprotein per 100 g
#13of 233 foods by protein per calorie · full ranking
| Target | Scallops (cooked) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 97 g | 108 kcal |
| 25 g protein | 122 g | 135 kcal |
| 30 g protein | 146 g | 162 kcal |
| 35 g protein | 170 g | 189 kcal |
| 40 g protein | 195 g | 216 kcal |
Common questions
How much scallops do I need for 30 g of protein?
146 g of Scallops (cooked), which carries about 162 kcal. Scallops holds 20.5 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.