How much butter do I need for 30 g of protein?

About 3335 g — roughly 118 oz — of butter provides 30 g of protein, based on its 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.

How much protein is in butter?

Butter has about 0.9 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 717 kcal per 100 g.

Is butter a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?

Not on its own — butter is fairly low in protein, so it's better as a side than as your main protein when appetite is limited.

How much butter to hit 30 g of protein?

You’d need about

3335 g

roughly 118 oz · 23900 kcal

Butter isn't really a protein food. Hitting 30 g of protein from it alone would take about 3335 g (118 oz) — far more than anyone would eat in a sitting. Treat it as an extra, not your protein source.

0.9 gprotein / 100 g

717kcal / 100 g

0.1 gprotein / 100 kcal

How much butter for different protein targets

Protein target	Butter	In ounces
15 g	1665 g	59 oz
20 g	2220 g	78 oz
25 g	2780 g	98 oz
30 g	3335 g	118 oz
40 g	4445 g	157 oz
50 g	5555 g	196 oz

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Questions

How much butter do I need for 30 g of protein?: About 3335 g — roughly 118 oz — of butter provides 30 g of protein, based on its 0.9 g of protein per 100 g.
How much protein is in butter?: Butter has about 0.9 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 717 kcal per 100 g.
Is butter a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?: Not on its own — butter is fairly low in protein, so it's better as a side than as your main protein when appetite is limited.

Figures are approximate estimates per 100 g and vary by brand, cut, and preparation. This is general information, not medical or nutritional advice. See our Medical Disclaimer.