How much whey protein for 30 g of protein?
About 148 kcal of whey protein gets you there.
38 gfor 30 g protein
148 kcalthose grams cost
78.0 gprotein per 100 g
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| Target | Whey protein (dry) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 26 g | 99 kcal |
| 25 g protein | 32 g | 123 kcal |
| 30 g protein | 38 g | 148 kcal |
| 35 g protein | 45 g | 173 kcal |
| 40 g protein | 51 g | 197 kcal |
Common questions
How much whey protein do I need for 30 g of protein?
38 g of Whey protein (dry), which carries about 148 kcal. Whey protein holds 78.0 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.