How much egg, whole, cooked to hit 30 g of protein?
You’d need about
230 g
roughly 8.1 oz · 1 large egg ≈ 50 g · 358 kcalEgg, whole, cooked has some protein, but it's not concentrated: reaching 30 g takes about 230 g (8.1 oz). It works best paired with a denser protein rather than carrying a meal on its own.
13 gprotein / 100 g
155kcal / 100 g
8.4 gprotein / 100 kcal
How much egg, whole, cooked for different protein targets
| Protein target | Egg, whole, cooked | In ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 15 g | 115 g | 4.1 oz |
| 20 g | 154 g | 5.4 oz |
| 25 g | 192 g | 6.8 oz |
| 30 g | 230 g | 8.1 oz |
| 40 g | 310 g | 11 oz |
| 50 g | 385 g | 14 oz |
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Questions
- How much egg, whole, cooked do I need for 30 g of protein?
- About 230 g — roughly 8.1 oz — of egg, whole, cooked provides 30 g of protein, based on its 13 g of protein per 100 g.
- How much protein is in egg, whole, cooked?
- Egg, whole, cooked has about 13 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 155 kcal per 100 g.
- Is egg, whole, cooked a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?
- Not on its own — egg, whole, cooked 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.